Dalglish and Carney win PFA Merit Awards
Summary
Sir Kenny Dalglish and Karen Carney have won the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Merit Award for 2026. This award recognizes people who have made a long-lasting impact on football.Key Facts
- The PFA Merit Award honors individuals for their lasting contribution to football.
- Sir Kenny Dalglish played and managed at top levels, including Liverpool and Scotland's national team.
- Dalglish won many titles, including eight league championships and three European Cups with Liverpool.
- He also helped Blackburn win the Premier League in 1995 and supported families after the Hillsborough disaster.
- Karen Carney was a key player in Arsenal’s quadruple win and played for England 144 times.
- Carney also played in the United States and was a captain at Chelsea before retiring in 2019.
- Since retiring, Carney works as a football broadcaster and led a government review on women’s football.
- The PFA Awards event will also announce the best male and female players of the year.
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