June 15th 2024.
Liverpool football legend Alan Hansen, who is widely considered one of the best defenders of his time, has unfortunately fallen seriously ill and is currently in the hospital. As the BBC began their coverage of Euro 2024, fellow football stars Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer shared heartfelt messages of support for their friend Hansen.
The news of Hansen's illness was confirmed by Liverpool's official website, with the club promising to provide updates on his condition in the future. They also requested that Hansen's family's privacy be respected during this difficult time. Fans, fellow players, and pundits all took to social media to share their love and well wishes for the beloved Scottish legend.
Hansen, who captained Liverpool for five years and was a part of numerous winning teams, had to retire early due to an injury. However, he went on to become a highly respected pundit on the BBC's Match of the Day for over two decades. Upon hearing the news, Lineker took to Twitter to express his shock and offer support to Hansen and his family.
As the BBC panel discussed the devastating weekend in the world of football, with the tragic deaths of Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell and Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, Lineker and Shearer also took a moment to reach out to Hansen. They spoke of their friendship with him and his reputation as a fighter, expressing their thoughts and prayers for him.
Former Liverpool teammate Graeme Souness also struggled with emotions as he paid tribute to Hansen on ITV's coverage of Euro 2024. He described Hansen as a dream to play with and the best footballing centre half in history, both on and off the field. Souness also asked for everyone to keep Hansen in their thoughts and prayers as he faces this difficult battle.
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