Twelve-year-old Dáire from Monaghan, a huge Liverpool fan, had the opportunity of a lifetime when he received an invitation to Anfield to meet Jurgen Klopp and his idols.
Jurgen Klopp invited Dáire and his family to a special meeting with the players after a widely shared video captured Dáire’s emotional response during his first visit to Anfield, where Liverpool defeated Aston Villa 3-0.
When Dáire sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” before the game in the first video, she broke down in tears. Dáire was born with Crommelin Syndrome, a rare condition that affects less than ten people worldwide.
Liverpool means a lot to Dáire
Liverpool means a lot to Dáire, who compares it to his “best friend” and highlights its importance in his life. Though he finds it difficult to express how he truly feels, he emphasizes that nothing is more important to him by describing it as a total escape.
Earlier this year, Liverpool published a video on X (formerly Twitter) that followed Dáire as he traveled to Anfield. Dáire’s parents told of his rare disease, Crommelin, which affects fewer than ten people worldwide and causes the loss of the femur and forearm bones, necessitating Dáire’s full-time wheelchair use. His parents highlighted Dáire’s perseverance and unceasing smiles in spite of the difficulties.
Liverpool wasn’t forced on Dáire by his father; instead, he gave him the freedom to choose. Dáire struck up a quick connection with Liverpool, calling the team his “best friend.” He experienced an emotional breakdown when his dream of going to Anfield to watch Liverpool play Aston Villa came true in September.
Dáire dad’s heartfelt portrayal of the scene went viral on Twitter
When considering the significance of the well-known song “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” Dáire revealed that he attempted to sing it but was overly emotional. After his dad’s heartfelt portrayal of the scene went viral on Twitter, Ted Morris was notified and made arrangements for Dáire and his family to visit Anfield and meet Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and the players.
This video documents Dáire’s second trip to Anfield, including his cab ride and meeting with Klopp. Dáire meets his favorite players and the manager, who calls him an “old soul,” strikes up a heartfelt conversation about their favorite football memories.
Expressing his feelings, Klopp calls his meeting with Dáire a “fantastic” experience. With the words “To Dáire, You’ll Never Walk Alone,” the video ends, and it has received over two million views. On Christmas morning, the club released the video, which showcased Dáire’s remarkable and unforgettable encounter.
More about Jurgen Klopp
Former player and German football manager Jurgen Klopp is currently in charge of Liverpool, a Premier League club. Klopp, who is regarded as one of the best football managers in the world, played the majority of his playing career for Mainz 05, first as a striker before switching to a defensive position. Retiring in 2001, he became manager of Mainz and won promotion to the Bundesliga in 2004.
After leaving Mainz, Klopp took over as manager of Borussia Dortmund, wherein in the 2010–11 season, the team won the Bundesliga and achieved its first domestic double. Dortmund advanced to the 2012–13 UEFA Champions League final under his leadership. In 2015, Klopp became the manager with the most tenure at Dortmund, leaving the team.
2015 saw Klopp take over as Liverpool’s manager. Under his leadership, the group made it to the finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2018 and 2022. They also won the competition in 2019—Jurgen Klopp’s first and Liverpool’s sixth title overall.
Klopp’s team tied the record for the third-highest point total in the history of the English top division at the time, with 97 points, as they finished second in the 2018–19 Premier League. This team did not win the championship.
After winning Liverpool’s first FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup the following season, Klopp led his team to its first Premier League title in 2019–20. This incredible season saw him set multiple top-flight records and accumulate a club-record 99 points. Due to his accomplishments, Klopp was named FIFA Coach of the Year in 2019 and 2020.
