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Louis Saha makes emotional Goodison Park return as he shares Everton heartbreak – ‘Very, very difficult’

Louis Saha, a fantastic forward for Everton in his playing days, was back at Goodison Park for the Game4Hope charity game

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 5:00 AM
Louis Saha makes emotional Goodison Park return as he shares Everton heartbreak – ‘Very, very difficult’
Key Things to Know
  • Louis Saha returned to Goodison Park for the Game4Hope charity match.
  • The match raised funds for homelessness charity Shelter and Everton in the Community.
  • Saha reflected on the heartbreak of losing the 2009 FA Cup final to Chelsea.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Everton striker Louis Saha made an emotional return to Goodison Park for the Game4Hope charity match. The event featured a star-studded lineup of celebrities and former players to raise funds for homelessness charity Shelter and Everton in the Community. While Saha did not play, he praised the Merseyside spirit and expressed his affection for the club and its supporters.

Reflecting on his playing days, Saha revisited the heartbreak of Everton's 2009 FA Cup final loss to Chelsea. Despite scoring in the match, Saha explained that missing out on the trophy was particularly difficult to process because he had also lost a family member that same week.

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