Liverpool FC claim 1.2 million fans in Hong Kong. Here’s how they organise
Fan club activities include arranging visits from club legends, trips to Champions League finals and charitable donations
Liverpool Football Club claim to have 1.2 million fans in Hong Kong. On Saturday, several thousand of them will watch their heroes play in the city not only for the first time in eight years, but also as Premier League champions.
For members of the Official Liverpool Supporters Club Hong Kong, it is an experience they will truly never forget.
The group’s chairman, Ian McAlan, said the club had been full of surprises to ensure a memorable visit.
“On Tuesday, the club put on an event with Lucas Leiva and former women’s captain Niamh Fahey that we were all excited about – but then, as a surprise, Kenny Dalglish walks in,” McAlan told the Post.
“Suddenly, this room full of adults turns into a group of five-year-olds as we’re all completely awestruck.”
But it did not stop there. After another event on Wednesday, hosted by 2005 Champions League winners Jerzy Dudek and Sami Hyypia, there was an even bigger surprise on Friday.