The day a driver thought the crowd was a bowling green
Ah, football. That sport that unites people in joy, passion and… seemingly inevitable traffic accidents. Liverpool police confirmed this Monday that a driver, probably mistaking fans for traffic cones, decided to ram into a crowd celebrating the Premier League championship. Luckily, the subject was arrested, because nothing says “happiness” like ending up on the asphalt thanks to a motorist with little patience.
According to authorities, the incident occurred after tens of thousands of fans braved the weather grayer than a Monday at the office to chant, dance and wave scarves as if there were no tomorrow. And, for some, there was almost none. The vehicle in question abruptly interrupted the party, leaving several pedestrians more scared than shocked, but with enough material to tell a dramatic anecdote in the pub.
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Meanwhile, elsewhere in England, other teams were also doing their thing. The Arsenal Women players paraded with their Women’s Champions League trophy, wearing t-shirts that proclaimed “Champions 25” as if they were superheroes straight out of a movie. Of course, some opted for sunglasses under a cloudy sky, because the style does not understand meteorology.
And then there is Crystal Palace, which after 119 years of existence finally gained something more than sympathy: the FA Cup. Their parade brought together about 20,000 people, proving that even teams considered “small” can fill streets when luck smiles on them. Of course, beating Manchester City 1-0 helps, although City fans are probably still looking for the ghost goal that stole their victory.
But let’s go back to Liverpool, where the celebration was so epic that even the fireworks joined the celebration. A procession lasting several hours, escorted by more police than at a G7 summit, advanced for 16 kilometers amid red smoke and rain. The fans, who were unable to celebrate the 2020 title due to the pandemic, more than made up for the lost time. At least until the star driver of the day decided that was enough joy.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker summed up the spirit of the day: “We just want to enjoy this moment.” And boy did they… until a car reminded them that life is unpredictable. But don’t worry, tomorrow will be another day, another game and, hopefully, fewer drivers wanting to take center stage.
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