- Former Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard has died at the age of 47, prompting widespread tributes from the football community.
- Beard had two spells managing Liverpool, notably leading them to back-to-back Women's Super League titles in 2013 and 2014 during his first tenure.
- He also guided Liverpool back to the WSL in 2021 during his second period at the club, which concluded in February this year.
- His extensive career included managing Chelsea, Boston Breakers, West Ham – where he reached the Women's FA Cup final – Bristol City, and a brief spell at Burnley.
- Clubs and organisations, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, the WSL, and the FA, have expressed deep sadness, highlighting his significant contribution to the growth of women's football.
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