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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Richard Garnett

Liverpool midfielder chased burglars in lift after theft of Champions League medal

Liverpool's incredible Champions League triumph - the 'Miracle of Istanbul' - was marred when a number of players had their winners medals stolen, but one ex-Red is still able to laugh about how it unfolded.

Florent Sinama-Pongolle was among several players to have their medals taken in a co-ordinated attack while away on international duty. The Frenchman did not play in the final but scored a crucial goal against Olympiakos that helped the Reds escape the group stage and go on to create history in Turkey back in 2005.

But despite his anger at thieves for breaking into his own property, the Gerard Houllier signing has recalled the efforts teammate Momo Sissoko made to try and stop the gang from making a getaway.

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