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Dalglish and Carney receive 2026 PFA Merit Awards

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Dalglish and Carney receive 2026 PFA Merit Awards
Summary

Sir Kenny Dalglish and Karen Carney have been named the Professional Footballers' Association's Merit Award winners for 2026. The PFA Awards ceremony is set for Tuesday evening in Manchester, where additional accolades will be presented. Dalglish is recognized as a key figure in football history, combining success as a player and manager, with Liverpool and Scotland. Carney, a former England international, is honored for her significant contributions to women's football and her role in advocating for the sport's future since retirement.

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  • •Dalglish and Carney are acknowledged for their lasting contributions to football.
  • •The PFA Awards ceremony will take place on August 30, 2026.
  • •Dalglish had a distinguished career with Liverpool and Scotland.
  • •Carney was pivotal in Arsenal's quadruple win in 2006-07.
  • •Carney has transitioned to broadcasting and football advocacy post-retirement.
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Liverpool and Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish and 144-cap England great Karen Carney are named the Professional Footballers' Association Merit Award winners for 2026.

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Liverpool and Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish and 144-cap England great Karen Carney are named the Professional Footballers' Association Merit Award winners for 2026.

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