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Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Thousands gather downtown to watch soccer match

By Danielle Radin

/ KCAL News

Premier League soccer fever in downtown LA

Thousands of soccer fans went to downtown Los Angeles Sunday morning to cheer on their favorite Premiere League soccer teams.

Fans drove from all over the state to watch Manchester United take on Liverpool on giant screens playing live television. Some people came from as far as San Jose in the Bay Area.  

Many of the local fans at the watch party were rooting for Manchester United. 

"This is so awesome to see where soccer is in this country now," said Adam Hernandez, a San Pedro resident at the watch party. "To see all these supporters."

Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0. But fans Manchester fans said they still had fun. 

Danielle Radin

Danielle Radin is a journalist for CBS Los Angeles and has authored 9 books. She is originally from Hermosa Beach. Danielle covers breaking news, crime, tech and politics.

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