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'Ghosts will be ghosts'

Liverpool legend Luis Garcia trolls Chelsea with ghost costume… after his ‘ghost goal’ in 2005 Champions League clash

Spanish forward posed in full ghost attire, while clutching a programme from the semi-final showdown 12 years ago

LIVERPOOL legend Luis Garcia has hilariously trolled Chelsea by wearing a ghost costume for Halloween.

The Spanish forward famously scored a "ghost goal" in the 2005 Champions League semi-final clash at Anfield.

 Luis Garcia dressed up as a ghost again for Halloween as he trolled Chelsea hard
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Luis Garcia dressed up as a ghost again for Halloween as he trolled Chelsea hardCredit: Instagram

Following a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge, Garcia scored in the fourth-minute of the second-leg - despite furious claims from Chelsea, who claimed the ball failed to cross the line.

Even more frustratingly for the Blues, the Reds clung on to the slender lead - as Eidur Gudjohnsen spurned a gilt-edged chance deep into injury-time.

Liverpool went on to win the Champions League that season, following the "Miracle of Istanbul", when they came from 3-0 down against AC Milan to win their fifth European Cup.

Back to the present day and Garcia decided to mark Halloween by dressing up in full ghost attire, clutching a programme from the infamous game 12 years ago.

 Luis Garcia famously scored "ghost goal" against Chelsea in 2005 Champions League
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Luis Garcia famously scored "ghost goal" against Chelsea in 2005 Champions LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association

Garcia posted the snap to Instagram with the caption: "Ghosts will be Ghosts!! Happy Halloween everybody!! #Halloween2017 #Memories #LoveIt"

The hilarious stunt saw a mixed reaction on Instagram with some users praising his wit, while others expressed their bitter feelings towards Garcia.


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One social media user wrote: "Absolute champ!! Top banter."

Another angrily responded: "Everyone who isn't a Liverpool fan knows it wasn't a goal."

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Luis Garcia's goal at Anfield sent Liverpool to the Champions League finalCredit: PA:Press Association
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 Luis Garcia also dressed up as a ghost for Halloween a year ago
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Luis Garcia also dressed up as a ghost for Halloween a year agoCredit: Instagram

One roared: "IT NEVER CROSSED THE LINE."

But another laughed: "Just class."

Garcia also dressed up in a ghost costume last year, as he posed in front of a goal, with a ball at his feet, saying: "Happy Halloween!! Some will find it funny... others Scary!"

The Spaniard only retired from football in 2016 - having played for Liverpool between 2004 and 2007 - after stints in India and Australia.

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Luis Garcia scored the only goal of the two legs as Liverpool battled past ChelseaCredit: AFP
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