Former Liverpool stalwart Ian Callaghan is on a short visit to Malta after accepting the invitation of the Liverpool Supporters Club in Malta and the Gozo branch.

The Reds fans on the sister island will have the opportunity to meet Callaghan, now 71, during a social activity at Universal Sport this evening.

The Maltese club will honour Callaghan tomorrow evening during an event at Ta’ Soldi Restaurant in Mġarr.

Callaghan’s name is synonymous with Liverpool. He joined the English giants as an apprentice in 1960 and became a regular in the team from 1961 onwards.

Callaghan holds the record for most first-team appearances as a Liverpool player and is second only to Jamie Carragher for number of matches played in Europe.

During his successful career, Callaghan, who was capped four times by England, won almost all honours possible, including the European Cup (twice with Liverpool) and the World Cup in 1966.

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