Saha reveals personal heartbreak behind Everton’s 2009 FA Cup final defeat

Former Everton striker Louis Saha has revealed that a family bereavement contributed to the deep heartbreak he experienced following the club's 2009 FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea. Saha shared the personal context during his return to Goodison Park, where he participated in the Game4Hope charity fixture supporting Shelter and Everton in the Community.

Saha famously scored just 25 seconds into the 2009 final for David Moyes' Everton side before goals from Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard secured a 2-1 win for Chelsea. Reflecting on the loss and his three-and-a-half years with the club, Saha noted that losing a family member that same week made the missed opportunity for silverware exceptionally painful.