Jan 9, 2025
Liverpool FC’s 2024 was a transformative year, marked by significant managerial changes, strategic player acquisitions, and notable performances across various competitions.
Managerial Transition: In January 2024, Jürgen Klopp announced his decision to step down as Liverpool’s manager at the end of the season, concluding a successful tenure that included multiple trophies. Arne Slot was appointed as his successor, bringing a fresh tactical approach to the team that has been surprisingly positive during this transition period.
Squad Developments: The club focused on strengthening its midfield, signing players such as Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endō, and Ryan Gravenberch. These additions aimed to enhance both defensive stability and creative play.
Domestic Competitions: Liverpool secured the EFL Cup in February 2024, defeating Chelsea 1-0 in extra time, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal. In the Premier League, the team finished third, ensuring qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Their FA Cup journey ended in the quarter-finals, following a defeat to Manchester United.
European Campaign: Competing in the UEFA Europa League, Liverpool reached the quarter-finals but were eliminated by Atalanta, who went on to win the tournament.
Player Highlights: Mohamed Salah had an outstanding season, becoming the club’s top scorer with 25 goals across all competitions. However, in early 2025, Salah announced that he may leave Liverpool at the end of the season upon the expiration of his contract if it isn’t sorted. Additionally, Trent Alexander-Arnold attracted interest from Real Madrid, with reports of a £20 million offer for the right-back.
Season Statistics:
- Premier League Finish: 3rd place
- EFL Cup: Winners
- FA Cup: Quarter-finals
- UEFA Europa League: Quarter-finals
- Top Scorer: Mohamed Salah (25 goals)
Overall, 2024 was a year of transition and rebuilding for Liverpool FC, setting the foundation for future successes under new management.
Jun 6, 2021
A MurWalls mural celebrating Jamie Carragher and the 23 Foundation was released this week and we think it is incredible.
The mural on Marsh Lane in Bootle is a ‘thank you’ to Carra and the 23 Foundation for their hard work over the past decade that has resulted in over £3 million being donated to causes in Merseyside, across the UK and even to people worldwide in some occasions.
The work of art includes a shot of Carragher as a young Everton fan alongside one of the defining images of a storied career at Anfield, lifting the Champions League trophy in 2005.
The mural also pays tribute the 96 with the striking image of the two mascots in Everton and Liverpool kits taken back in 2012 at Goodison Park.
The legendary former centre-back, who played 737 times for Liverpool, signed the mural to put the finishing touch to a MurWalls piece that took around 30 hours to complete.
Carra said of the mural … “It’s big, it’s bold and we’ve got the colours of both teams in the city on it, so it’ll keep more than half of them happy! There’s a big Everton community here as well as Liverpool, so it’s one of those ones that will hopefully keep everyone happy.
This is a big thank you to the 23 Foundation for all of the work they have done over the past 10 years or so, but more specifically in the last 12 to 18 months throughout the pandemic.
It’s been tough for people around here. Bootle is a really tough upbringing for anyone, I wouldn’t change it for the world, I was exactly the same, but it’s not easy for families and kids especially.
It’s great to see all the kids out here in their kits this afternoon and we try and help them as much as we possibly can, certainly around here and in other parts of Merseyside, but if we can do something in Bootle that’s what we like to do.
That’s what we’ve done and as I say it’s a big thank you, not to myself, but every one at the 23 Foundation.
It’s MurWalls who have done it, I think they have done a lot of work with Liverpool and have been involved in an Everton one around the Baltic Triangle too, so they are well known around the city with supporters and players they have been involved with before.
I go back to being from here, it’s a great place to grow up in, Bootle, I love it to bits. So it is only right that the mural is here and hopefully it can inspire other young people as well.
But as I say, I am very lucky and this is a very proud day for me and my family as well. So it’s a big thank you to everyone.
You can always do more, but as I keep stressing, it’s a team effort, there are a lot of people involved and you couldn’t run a charity or a foundation with just one person.
It’s a huge team and I think we all deserve a pat on the back for what we’ve tried to do, certainly over the last 12 to 18 months when it has been tough for everyone.”
This is the work of a team, it’s not about myself, I’m the figurehead of the 23 Foundation but this is for the work that a lot of people have done.”
In the last 18 months the 23 Foundation have provided over 10,000 meals for families in Merseyside, and have supported local schools with tablets and equipment to help with learning during this tough period in time.
Donating to grass roots football, supplying defibrillators and donating money to Alder Hey hospital and even a new 4G pitch for the community are just some of the great work that the money from the 23 Foundation has been used for, as well and helping thousands of individuals and charities.
What a fitting way for the community to show their appreciation to Carra as a person and the 23 Foundation as a charity … and we are delighted and thankful.
Thank you MurWalls and the Merseyside communities …. your support is truly appreciated.
Jun 6, 2021
With Nike’s release of the new home shirt we’d love to know what you think of it.
Do you like the orange?, are you going to buy it? … have you already bought it?
We’d love to know your thoughts on it here at the 23 Foundation!
PS: Doesn’t VVD look super cool in it ….. however VVD would look super cool in a bin bag!
Jun 6, 2021
The team here at the 23 Foundation are gutted that a thigh injury has ruled Trent Alexander Arnold from playing in the Euro’s this month.
A huge miss for the England team and for the competition as a whole. Our right back is definitely a world beater and its a shame he cannot showcase that this summer.
Our thoughts are with you TAA and we look forward to seeing you raring and ready to go next season for the Redmen!
YNWA Trent!
Jan 11, 2021
The 23 Foundation would like to congratulate Marine FC for showing us that the magic that the FA Cup is still with us.
A great performance against Spurs, great publicity for the club and amazing online ticket sales (even though fans weren’t allowed to the game).
We were delighted to be involved in your special day by sponsoring the club, and we are totally made up that you guys had an enjoyable and profitable day.
COYM ….. Awesome FA Cup day had by all!
