Photos: Liverpool vs. Manchester United in historic match at USC’s Williams-Brice Stadium
By Tracy Glantz and Sam Wolfe
Janet Whittle, right, and her daughter Tracey Lee celebrate Manchester United while the teams are introduced on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 Williams-Brice Stadium. Whittle, 81, said attending this game was a bucket-list item for her, having moved to South Carolina from England 35 years ago.
Tracy Glantz
tglantz@thestate.com
One of the biggest rivalries in English soccer made a stop in Columbia on Saturday.
Liverpool defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Williams-Brice Stadium in a preseason friendly as a part of the Rivals in Red U.S. tour as both teams ramp up preparations for their English Premier League campaigns. It was the fourth friendly between the two clubs, all of which have come in the last decade.
The match was played in front of a sellout crowd of 77,559.
See images of game, players and fans here:
Soccer fans arrive at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in advance of the Premier League soccer matchup between Liverpool and Manchester United. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
The sun sets over Williams-Brice Stadium as soccer fans watch the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Liverpool and Manchester United players arrive at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in advance of the Premier League soccer match. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) goes up for a header during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Fans cheer Saturday ahead of the soccer friendly between Manchester United and Liverpool at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Sam Wolfe Special to The State
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) is congratulated after a goal during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) moves the ball up the field as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) hits the ground during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley (84) and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford (10) battle for the ball during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) looks up to the stands during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) takes a shot during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Soccer fans entertain themselves at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in advance of the Premier League soccer matchup between Liverpool and Manchester United. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Liverpool and Manchester United players arrive at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in advance of the Premier League soccer match. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
The sun sets over Williams-Brice Stadium as soccer fans watch the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Soccer fans begin to fill the bleachers at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 in advance of the Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Fans cheer Saturday as the Manchester United and Liverpool soccer teams arrive for their friendly at Williams-Brice Stadium. SAM WOLFE Special to The State
Soccer fans react to play as Manchester United and Liverpool play in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Briar Bailey, 12, left, and Larsen Stinnette, 12, of Virginia Beach, react to play as Manchester United and Liverpool play in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Soccer fans react as Liverpool athletes leave the field after Manchester United and Liverpool played in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Soccer fans react as Liverpool athletes leave the field after Manchester United and Liverpool played in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Soccer fans react as Liverpool athletes leave the field after Manchester United and Liverpool played in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) acknowledges fans following the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester United’s Sam Murray (61) collides with Liverpool’s Ben Dock (50) during a pre-season match on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Soccer fans react to play as Manchester United and Liverpool play in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) pushes toward the goal during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) puts an armband on teammate Nathaniel Phillips (47) during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester United’s Will Fish is taken out on a stretcher after being injured during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajčetić (43) moves the ball up the field during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajčetić (43) goes up for a header during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool forward Harvey Blair (86) pushes past Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) speaks with a referee during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (29) and Liverpool’s Nathaniel Phillips battle for possession during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) and Liverpool forward Harvey Blair (86) go for a loose ball during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) and Liverpool forward Harvey Blair (86) go for a loose ball during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool midfielder Ben Doak (50) goes up for a header as Manchester’s Sam Murray defends during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Manchester midfielder Rhys Bennett (51) and Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton go for the ball during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool midfielder Trey Nyoni (98) and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro (18) shake hands following the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas (21) scores during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas (21) celebrates with teammate midfielder Trey Nyoni (98) after scoring during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool midfielder Ben Doak (50) takes a shot on goal during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
Liverpool forward Harvey Blair (86) defends as Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana (24) moves the ball out during the Rivals in Red International Friendly soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Columbia on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State
This story was originally published August 3, 2024 at 9:29 PM.
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