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Liverpool - The kings of Europe

How Liverpool won their first European Cup in 1977, starting a decade of domination.

In May 1977 Liverpool won their first European Cup with a famous victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. It was the start of a run that would bring the Anfield side another three wins in the next seven years. Alex Capstick talks to former Liverpool captain, Phil Neal, a four-time European Cup winner.

PHOTO: Tommy Smith, Ian Callaghan and Phil Neal with the European Cup (Getty Images)

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Mon 3 Jun 2019 03:50GMT
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