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Anfield Stadium and Liverpool FC Summary

• Anfield was built in 1884 and was originally used by Everton before Liverpool FC was founded by John Houlding in 1892.
• The Kop stand was built in 1906 and was named after a hill in KwaZulu-Natal where many men from Liverpool died in the Battle of Spion Kop.
• Anfield had a peak capacity of over 60,000 supporters, but following the Taylor Report, the capacity was reduced to 45,276 due to the obligation for all-seater stadiums.
• The Centenary Stand was rebuilt in 1992 and renamed the Kenny Dalglish Stand in 2017.
• Liverpool FC announced plans to move to the proposed Stanley Park Stadium in 2002, but construction was halted in 2008 due to financial difficulties.
• Fenway Sports Group, the new owners of Liverpool FC, decided to redevelop Anfield instead of building a new stadium in Stanley Park in 2012.
• The latest expansion of Anfield added a third tier to the Main Stand, increasing the capacity to 54,074 and costing £100 million.
• Liverpool FC was granted planning permission to renovate and expand the Anfield Road stand in 2021, which would boost the capacity to 61,000 and cost £60 million.
• Liverpool FC has a large and passionate global fanbase known as the "Reds".
• The club is owned by Fenway Sports Group, and its value was estimated at £2.98 billion in 2021.
• Liverpool FC has been featured in various media, including films, books, and video games.
• Notable players who have played for Liverpool FC include Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, and Mohamed Salah.
• Key club officials include Jürgen Klopp as the current manager and Michael Edwards as the sporting director.
• Liverpool FC has won numerous honours, including 19 league titles, 7 FA Cups, and 6 European Cups.