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Photo by Colin Lane "I put it all in to be at the highest level possible. Australia then faced Brazil in the final, losing 6–0. A then-record crowd for a football match in Australia of 85,513[125] – at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – witnessed the second leg of the World Cup qualifier against Iran, as well as Kewell's second goal. The interest in the Socceroo coincided with Nathan Tinkler buying out the Novocastrian club in late 2010. [144] After the group stage, in the quarter-final against Japan, Kewell was sent on to the pitch to replace Mark Viduka in the 61st minute, in a 1–1 draw. Source: News Corp Australia. He did not start for Australia in their second group match against Brazil, but again came on as a substitute, missing an early opportunity when Brazilian goalkeeper Dida punched the ball out dangerously. In an interview given to the BBC shortly before his move to Liverpool, Kewell strongly criticised the staff at the club, stating that the medical staff loved Lucas Radebe and that his teammates had ostracised him. On 7 March 2021, it was announced by Oldham Athletic that Kewell, and his assistant, Alan Maybury, had been relieved of his duties as manager. You played with Harry Kewell in the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul for Liverpool. [24] The high point of this period was when Kewell helped Leeds to the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League in 2000–01. A few months after failing to qualify for the World Cup, Kewell joined Australia as it competed in the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. [106][107][108] Melbourne was hyped up with "Kewell Fever" with many hundreds of fans welcoming him at Melbourne Airport and over two thousand fans attending AAMI Park, where he was given his number 22 jersey by chairman Anthony Di Pietro. Harry Kewell[13] was born on 22 September 1978 in Sydney, New South Wales,[14] to an English father, Rod, and an Anglo-Australian mother, Helen.

Most notably during his time in the North-West, Kewell was part of the Liverpool team that historically came from three-nil down to win the UEFA Champions League against AC Milan in 2005. [31] Kewell was handed the famous number seven shirt, surrendered by Vladimír Šmicer. [91] Under coach Frank Rijkaard, Galatasaray finished third on the 2010–11 Süper Lig table, thereby qualifying for the 2010–11 Europa League third qualifying round, where Kewell's contract with Galatasaray expired after the 2009–10 season. Zac Rayson from Fox Sports. On 22 October 2009, Kewell scored in a 4–1 win over Dinamo București in Istanbul. On 10 June 2021, Kewell was appointed the new head coach of Barnet in the National League, becoming the club's 26th manager in 10 seasons. [155] After the match, Kewell said that he was devastated by the decision made by referee Roberto Rosetti and felt that the red card "killed" his World Cup dream.

[4][5] In 2012, Kewell was named Australia's greatest footballer in a vote by Australian fans, players and media. Kewell completed his first ever season at Anfield equal second with Emile Heskey by scoring seven goals, nine behind Michael Owen as Liverpool's top goalscorer for the 2003–04 Premier League season. After his return, Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez stated on the club's website and to other members of the media that a new contract for Kewell to continue his career at Anfield was not out of the question. [165], On 23 July 2015, Kewell was appointed head coach of the Watford Under-21 team. He did finally score his first goal in round 15 of the Premier League in a 1–1 away draw against Aston Villa, and that was his only Premier League goal of the season, making this one of his worst seasons ever. Duran Yildiz . The two teams met in the 2005 Champions League final, . . Harry Kewell before . Some of the Reds' champions offer up a detailed account of the build-up, the game and the aftermath. Kewell was part of Liverpool's successful Champions League victory in 2005 (Image: Getty) "But when I spoke with Gerard Houllier, the way he spoke about football was just phenomenal. [132][133] It was the first time Australia had qualified for the World Cup since 1974 when it was held in West Germany. John Arne Riise celebrates with Kewell after Liverpool won the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan in Istanbul. The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. in terms of ability, probably one of the best five or six I played with. Rafa Benitez made a bold team selection by including Harry Kewell in . [101] Following a solid but not sensational season at Galatasaray, there had been continual speculation that Kewell could be heading back home to Australia, with the Newcastle Jets reportedly a keen investor. Kane is already Tottenham‘s second all-time top scorer and will surely eclipse Jimmy Greaves to move top of the list if he remains in north London for the rest of his career. Within five minutes he had made a goal in a 3-1 derby victory. Kewell was controversially selected by manager Rafael Benítez ahead of the defensive midfielder Dietmar Hamann, signalling the club's intent to attack from the outset. He netted 9 times in 17 league appearances,[75] playing as the main striker in most matches due to an injured Milan BaroÅ¡. Losing one of their best players, a product of the Hale End academy, made it even worse. Harry Kewell of Liverpool during training prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven at Melwood on April 10, 2007 in Liverpool, England. Having been sidelined ever since, Kewell was finally back in action on Monday night in a reserve-team meeting with Everton FC, coming off the bench after 55 minutes. s Istanbul miracle - where they defied all odds to recover a 3-0 half-time deficit against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final - that night saw Kewell endure a personal "nightmare." . Kewell scored the decisive goal two minutes into extra time with a golden goal, immediately giving Australia a 1–0 victory. [166][167] On 10 August 2015, Kewell coached his first game for the club, ending in a 0–0 draw at Sheffield Wednesday.[165]. Former Chelsea player Filipe Morais is emerging as a contender for the vacant head coach's job at Barnet.. [146] Kewell also scored the third goal against Qatar in Australia's 3–1 win to put them into the final qualification round. Harry Kewell is a Socceroos legend who requires little introduction. He is an actor, known for Liverpool FC vs Leicester City (2003), Liverpool FC vs Arsenal FC (2003) and Wigan Athletic vs Liverpool FC (2006). An FA Cup and UEFA Champions League triumph highlighted his five-year Liverpool spell, but Kewell, now manager of League Two side Notts County, has since revealed his love of the game during that . [102] On 19 May 2011, Kewell's wife, Sheree Murphy, posted on Twitter that Harry would play his last game for Galatasary against Konyaspor because no contract had been offered to him. On 25 May 2005, Kewell became the only Australian-born player (Craig Johnston was born in South Africa) to win the UEFA Champions League, playing in Liverpool's win over Milan in the 2005 Champions League final on penalties. A Champions League and FA Cup winner in 2005 and 2006, Rafa Benitez started the Aussie in both finals only for Kewell to twice limp off prematurely through injury, while he would make just 18 more . "[62][63][64], Kewell made his debut for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Cup where he came on as a substitute on the 66th minute, scoring his first goal for Galatasaray just 20 seconds later with his first touch in the 2–1 win over Kayserispor, while also providing the assist for the second goal. [105] His nicknames at Galatasaray were "Büyücü Harry", meaning "Harry the Wizard" (inspired by Harry Potter) and the "Wizard of Oz" (Turkish: "Oz Büyücüsü"). [93] Galatasaray offered a new one-year contract, but it is believed that Kewell preferred a longer-term contract. [53] Many believed that if Kewell could stay injury free until the season's end he would be offered the chance to remain with the club. [36] Kewell scored his first ever goal for Liverpool in a 3–0 away win over great rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby with a great first time strike. To make matters worse, the Australian later joined Galatasaray – he was with Leeds when two of their fans were tragically murdered in Istanbul in 2000, while the Super Lig club have since offered little contrition for their role in stoking up a febrile atmosphere around that infamous UEFA Cup semi-final. Former Middlesbrough midfielder-turned pundit Robbie Mustoe named Kewell as one of the greatest players he had played against but questioned his consistency and attitude after his initial injuries. Mark Viduka before Middlesbrough; Alan Smith before midfielding. [60][61] Kewell responded and in an open letter he stated, "I chose the No 19 shirt when I signed for Galatasaray SK as a sign of respect for Leeds because that was the number I got when I first became a regular member of the Leeds United starting XI. The English side was underdogs before kick-off . At half-time, the only conversation was about how many Milan would score rather than how Liverpool could find a way back into the game, but Benitez is a cold-headed tactician, and he knew the game is not lost. 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Harry Kewell really was a rare talent. He recovered to feature in three games for the Socceroos at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, scoring on his last competitive outing, the 2-2 draw with Croatia that sent Australia into the last 16. The Australian winger was one of the star players at Elland Road as the . One of the most bitter summer transfer sagas of recent years that largely played out with stories in the tabloids eventually finished with Sterling leaving Liverpool for Man City for £44million in 2015. Kewell made his debut for Liverpool in the opening game of the 2003–04 Premier League season, a 2–1 home loss to Chelsea on 17 August 2003. Karl Robinson leaves Charlton - with Liverpool Champions League winner Harry Kewell frontrunner for job Harry Kewell Gerard Houllier reveals why he turned down chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for . Having notched a career-best 30 Premier League goals to fire an otherwise ordinary Arsenal to a third-place finish in 2011-12, Van Persie made a decision that would delight and exasperate the buying and selling club respectively. [43], Kewell played in the 2006 FA Cup final, only to be substituted in the 48th minute due to abdominal pains (the supporters reaction this time was more sympathetic compared to the previous year's Champions League final). While in hindsight Kewell's five-year spell at Anfield is viewed far more negatively than it is positively, the truth is that were it not for a string of niggling injuries at inappropriate times - Harry was withdrawn early from three major finals for the Reds; the 2005 Carling Cup and Champions League finals, and the 2006 FA Cup Final - then . On 23 May 2017, Kewell was appointed head coach of League Two club Crawley Town,[168] becoming the first Australian to coach a professional English side. Kewell did not continue with the club after his first season and returned to Europe to be closer to his mother-in-law as she battled cancer.[111]. In the second leg of the round of 16 clash, he was again played as a centre-back, scoring a penalty while doing so. [128], In February 2003, Australia made headlines by upsetting England. Let's go back to 2003 for a . After David O'Leary's Babies reached the Champions League semi-final in 2001, an entire generation of Leeds United fans grew up as steely cynics, afraid to get their hearts broken again after seeing their favourite players leave in increasingly upsetting ways. [39] He also re-stated the severity of the injury which had forced him off in the final and told his doubters that they were misguided to question the severity of his injury. notably winning the UEFA Champions League in 2005. . [66] On 23 October 2008, Kewell scored the only goal in Galatasaray's UEFA Cup win over Olympiacos. On 20 August 2011, it was announced Kewell had signed a three-year contract with A-League club Melbourne Victory.

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Kewell kicked off his 2004–05 season poorly, failing to score in his first 14 matches, due to injury problems. Liverpool FC will be without Harry Kewell for their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie after he was diagnosed with an infection in his foot. It is 15 years since Liverpool's remarkable 2005 UEFA Champions League final triumph. [141], Kewell did not play for the national team for a year following the World Cup, and made his national-team comeback in a friendly against Singapore on 30 June 2007. On 2 November 2008, Kewell scored his fourth league goal in Galatasaray's home win over Gaziantepspor, after a week full of overwhelming speculations in the Turkish media about his injury. Kewell was part of the Leeds side that made it to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2001, but they couldn't make it to the final at the San Siro after losing 3-0 to Valencia. [48] Speculation on whether he was to be selected in Liverpool's upcoming Champions League final in Athens rapidly became positive for Kewell after providing an excellent game against Charlton. Mark Viduka and Harry Kewell were Socceroos stars, but Viduka has revealed a bitter feud came between them at Leeds. [33][34] In a related matter, Kewell sued Lineker in 2005 for defamation of character, but, with the jury unable to agree on a verdict, the parties had to settle out of court.[35]. [99] Kewell opened the scoring after 27 minutes as Galatasary beat Kasımpaşa 3–0 on 5 December 2010. [183], Football coach and former player from Australia, Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame, Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски, Australian Professional Footballers' Association, 2009–10 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, 2009–10 UEFA Europa League knockout phase, 2010–11 Europa League third qualifying round, 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC–CONMEBOL play-off), "Harry Interview from Leeds, Leeds, Leeds magazine! [32], Kewell's transfer was controversial because it was alleged by former England captain Gary Lineker in an article in July 2003 that a significant portion (£2 million of the £5 million) went to Kewell's unregistered agent Bernie Mandic to ensure that he ended up at Anfield. Kewell was reported to FIFA by referee Markus Merk for verbal abuse after the match but he escaped being sanctioned. He became their fifth manager in the last 12 months. For the best possible experience, we recommend using. On 18 February, Kewell scored two goals at Suncorp Stadium to give Melbourne a hope of drawing against Brisbane Roar in a classic 3–2 loss. Kewell signed for Liverpool in 9 July, 2003 for £5,000,000, on a 5 year contract worth around £60,000 a week. The Big Read: Battle of Champions League winners as Paul Scholes takes on Harry Kewell in League Two derby The National speaks exclusively to Scholes and Kewell - the managers of Salford City and Oldham Athletic, respectively - as the European Cup-winning players talk about life in the dugout well away from the glamour of England's top-flight TRABZONSPOR A.Ş. His chances of a new contract were hindered, however; when seeking games and match fitness, he travelled with his national team to play in a game against Singapore. . Harry Kewell talks through Australia's memorable Germany 2006 journey . Some players have received medals without playing in the final match: either for being unused substitutes, or, more recently, for being in the squad in earlier rounds of the tournament. “If my highest high this year was taking the telephone call from my lawyers to tell me I’d finally got Everton, the lowest low was hearing the news about Nick Barmby,” Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said shortly after the move went through. Harry [Kewell] was an exceptional player [.] Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Kewell's time with the Socceroos . “It was hearing he had used the six of the worst words in the English language as far as Everton fans are concerned. But the striker is yet to win silverware and, at the age of 28, reportedly saw this summer as an opportunity to move elsewhere and compete for titles. [85] Two weeks later, he scored in a 2–0 win to Sivasspor at home on 1 November. [28], Having rejected more financially enticing offers from Milan,[24] Chelsea,[24] Manchester United,[24][29] Arsenal[24] and Barcelona,[24][30] Kewell moved to the club he supported as a boy, Liverpool for the start of the 2003–04 season. Final misery The 28-year-old Australia winger has not . [176] Kewell left Oldham with the club in 16th place in League Two, above their position in the previous season. ️ 2005Milan 3-0 Liverpool— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 7, 2019 See more The two sides met again in the 2007 final, with Milan gaining revenge with a 2-1 victory. [177] On his debut on 21 August, his side lost 5–0 at home to his former club Notts County. It is a go at us, that’s the one thing it is. . [148] Australia then played Uzbekistan, winning 2–0 with Kewell scoring a penalty. [126] The Socceroos eventually stretched their lead to two goals but Iran fought back and scored two vital away goals to finish the game 2–2 and qualify for the 1998 World Cup in France[126] on away goals. While in hindsight Kewell's five-year spell at Anfield is viewed far more negatively than it is positively, the truth is that were it not for a string of niggling injuries at inappropriate times - Harry was withdrawn early from three major finals for the Reds; the 2005 Carling Cup and Champions League finals, and the 2006 FA Cup Final - then . But it's his exploits in the green and gold that Australian supporters appreciate the most, including captaining the Socceroos among his 56 national caps and appearances in two FIFA World Cups. [77] During the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds, Kewell scored Galatasaray's second goal in a 4–1 away win against Israeli club Maccabi Netanya on 30 July 2009. The ‘Welcome to Manchester’ billboard in the city centre only stoked the flames. . To blame the Galatasaray club for the tragedy in Istanbul is simply wrong and discriminatory. twitter.com . April 6th, 2020 1:14 . But it's his exploits in the green and gold that Australian supporters appreciate the most, including captaining the Socceroos among his 56 national caps and appearances in two FIFA World Cups. Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Michael Carrick, John O’Shea, Ryan Giggs, Darren Fletcher, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo… the list goes on. GENÇLERBÄ°RLİĞİ – Maç Detayları", "Galatasaray sign Everton defender Lucas Neill", "Galatasaray starts pre-season training, Keita heads to Qatar", "GALATASARAY SPORTÄ°F SINAÄ° VE YATIRIMLAR A.Ş. Smicer's time with Liverpool was blighted by injury and inconsistency, but his introduction for Harry Kewell after just 22 minutes of the Champions League final was to be a huge moment. [118] On 26 March 2014, it was announced that Kewell would retire from professional football at the end of the A-League season. [145], Kewell did not play either of Australia's first two matches against Qatar and China. Close. They are a small club with a small mentality,” Ferguson responded. Paris 25 May, 2020 12:35 IST. [57], On 5 July 2008, reigning Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray signed Kewell to a two-year contract, presenting him with the number 19 shirt. In 2006, Arsenal got the Champions League final with a 4-5-1, relying on solidity and the genius of Thierry Henry. However the ball fell perfectly for Mark Bresciano who went on to score the equalizer. [11] Former German international Michael Ballack has also highlighted Kewell's ability and inconsistency.[12]. [79] Galatsaray qualified for the group stage phase. in the first-half gave AC Milan a 1-0 advantage over Liverpool at the half-time break during this morning's European Champions League final in . Harry Kane is in contention to start for Tottenham after recovering from injury. Twenty-nine years old and with a desperation to win major honours, Van Persie left for Old Trafford in the summer of 2012 and soon enough got his wish. Harry Kewell has become the third former Socceroo to be sacked from a coaching role abroad in the past three months, unceremoniously dumped by League Two side Oldham Athletic.

Harry Kewell. One name that you can omit from that list is Tevez. [170] Kewell's managerial debut on 5 August was a 3–1 home loss to Port Vale. [171] Kewell guided Crawley Town to a 14th place finish in League Two, with his most successful spell consisting of 10 league wins in 14 league games between 9 December 2017 and 17 February 2018. The Australian left England in 2008, moving to Turkish giants Galatasaray where he would go on to make 91 appearances for the Club, scoring 34 goals in the . His first match for the youth team was against Sunderland in 1995, and he scored his first hat-trick against Rotherham on 7 December 1996. Kewell's efforts at Leeds United gained him international recognition for his talents. [163] He played his final game for Australia against Oman on 8 June 2012, the game finished 0–0. [152] Standing on the goal line, Kewell attempted to block the ball from entering the goal net with his chest, however the ball ricocheted off his arm; he received a straight red card for the offence on the 24-minute. Speculation over Harry Kane‘s future was rife until he committed his future to Tottenham.

Australia winger Harry Kewell could yet have a say in Liverpool FC's season despite having missed the entire campaign to date with a succession of injuries. All the action minute by minute as the first leg of the Champions League semi-final remains deadlocked at Elland Road.

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