The Post reported that 35-year-old former Liverpool defender Martin Kelly staged the fastest "comeback" in football history. Just after he officially confirmed his retirement through the media on Friday, he wore the Liverpool Legends jersey the next day and played in a charity match against Chelsea Legends at Stamford Bridge.
This game was star-studded, with Terry, Hazard, Diego Costa and other famous players all on the stage. In the end, Liverpool won 1-0 with Babel's goal. As a starter, Kelly completed this dramatic scene.
In fact, Kelly has not participated in a professional game since February 2023, and had decided to retire in March this year, but it was not officially announced until a recent interview. He revealed that the main reason for retiring was to spend more time with his 5- and 8-year-old daughters and enjoy family life.