Kenny Dalglish receives 2026 PFA Merit Award in Manchester ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has been awarded the PFA Merit Award at a ceremony in Manchester on August 25, 2026. Sharing the honor with former England international Karen Carney, Dalglish was recognized for his significant contributions to football. He joined Liverpool from Celtic in 1977, becoming a key player and later a manager, securing numerous titles, including eight First Division championships and three European Cups. Dalglish's legacy extends beyond football, particularly through his compassion during the Hillsborough disaster and his charitable work for cancer care. Both recipients will officially receive their awards at the PFA ceremony, which also announces leading individual prizes for the 2025-26 season.
- •Kenny Dalglish awarded the PFA Merit Award at Manchester ceremony.
- •Dalglish shares the honor with Karen Carney.
- •He made 515 appearances for Liverpool and won multiple titles.
- •His legacy includes support during the Hillsborough disaster.
- •The awards ceremony will also reveal top individual honors for the season.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sir Kenny Dalglish Chosen as PFA Merit Award Winner
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Legend Sir Kenny Dalglish Awarded Prestigious PFA Award
"The Professional Footballers’ Association have chosen former Liverpool player and current LFC Ambassador as a 2026 recipient of the Merit Award, an honor that recognizes his “outstanding contribution to the game.” Dalglish looms large over both English and Scottish football, with his time as both a player and a manager leaving a lasting impact. His […]
"Liverpool Legend Sir Kenny Dalglish Honoured With 2026 PFA Merit AwardSome honours require little explanation. Sir Kenny Dalglish receiving the PFA Merit Award in 2026 belongs firmly in that category....
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:00 PMSir Kenny Dalglish Chosen as PFA Merit Award Winner
The Professional Footballers’ Association have chosen former Liverpool player and current LFC Ambassador as a 2026 recipient of the Merit Award, an honor that recognizes his “outstanding contribution to the game.” Dalglish looms large over both English and Scottish football, with his time as both a player and a manager leaving a lasting impact. His […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:50 PMLiverpool Legend Sir Kenny Dalglish Awarded Prestigious PFA Award
Liverpool Legend Sir Kenny Dalglish Honoured With 2026 PFA Merit AwardSome honours require little explanation. Sir Kenny Dalglish receiving the PFA Merit Award in 2026 belongs firmly in that category....
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