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Charlie Bennett

FOUND: Changed my career liverpool legend steven gerrard reflects on istanbul miracle - You Need To See This

Steven Gerrard has crowned Liverpool’s stunning Champions League victory in Istanbul as the “best night” of his life.

Every Red fan knows the story: down and out, half-time, humiliation. That was the case against AC Milan 18 years ago until a Gerrard-inspired Liverpool fought back from three goals down to clinch a historic fifth European title.

A crazy six minutes saw the former skipper drag Rafa Benitez’s side back into the game, scoring the first before winning the penalty to equalise moments later. Gerrard earned the man-of-the-match award and a FIFA World Player of the Year nomination for his heroics.

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