Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell has raised eyebrows after stating the Reds should have lost the famous 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan.
Speaking on Stan Sport, the retired Socceroos great, 43, felt the Italian giants were unlucky on that famous night in Istanbul when they were 3-0 up in the first half only to lose on penalties.
AC Milan exacted revenge in the 2007 decider, with Kewell coming off the bench in the 2-1 defeat in Greece.
'We were unlucky in that (second) game,' Kewell said ahead of Sunday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
'I actually think AC Milan should have won the 2005 one and we (Liverpool) should have won the 2007 one.'
In Turkey, it was a famous night for Liverpool, with club legend Steven Gerrard sparking a remarkable comeback against the odds.
It was a bittersweet night for Kewell, who was substituted in the first half with a groin injury.
'On a personal note it was a hard one for me to take,' he added.
'You work your whole life to play in these big moments and I did get injured and had to come off. But the great thing is that I play a team game.
'Individuals can win games but teams win tournaments and that night I saw my team do something special.
'It was unbelievable, I'll never forget it and I'm pleased to say I'm part of it.'
Kick-off on Sunday is 5am (AEST) from the Stade de France in Paris.
Real Madrid will be brimming with confidence after comfortably winning the La Liga title in Spain, while Jurgen Klopp's side fell just short in the Premier League, finishing runners-up behind Manchester City.
Hesaknpuz
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And you... you must have been playing this match... you where in the starting eleven I guess
vomabdemnp
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but the istabul game was won after u got substituted. u were not good in that particular game.
FaithEvans
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What a hater, Liverpool deserved the win more because of their comeback
He played for Liverpool that day. how can he hate his own team?... he's just talking about his observation and he knows better than any fan.
hupbdelpu
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Milan gave them chance thats why , but not Madrid to them [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
😂😂😂when will your own chance come? Round 16 is even above your team to reach 🚮 small club
HeavyPunch
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Milan gave them chance thats why , but not Madrid to them [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
its funny and outrageous to see MU fans being so proud to comment. Probably the only way they can divert their own disappointment and depression. BTW, at least we took our chance, look at you
OmowaAdekunle
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Milan gave them chance thats why , but not Madrid to them [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Stop the hate....it doesn't help u,look at where you are now 9-0
Nizwest
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Sometimes you need a bit of luck to win those kinda games and I agree we did have a bit of it in that game we actually had a better game in the one we lost after.
⚽CR7FOREVER⚽
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Liverpool v Madrid Combined 11
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fabinho can't even replace Casemiro in Brazil's national team and u think that he is better than Madrid's defensive midfielder tank Casemiro. LoL 🤣
Edwan152
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Milan gave them chance thats why , but not Madrid to them [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Bokabdempt
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u r over rated so please shut up
Nunbknoru
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ass hole kewell
Roybcipt
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liverpool should lost to barca in 2020 after down by 3 goal as well...BUT THEY WON
Tababclprz
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but they won
Siaabceiou
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Liverpool v Madrid Combined 11
BlueBlackSnake
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What a hater, Liverpool deserved the win more because of their comeback
AzuhDante
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