Freestyler Liv's global domination
Liv, from Leyland, became the women’s world champion at Super Ball 2017 – the world open freestyle football championships.
Liv came up against defending world champion Kalina in the final, held in Prague over the weekend.
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Hide AdBut she came out on top, winning the face-off in a landslide 5-0.
It’s one step further for Liv, who came second in 2016’s first-ever women’s world tour final in Melbourne, Australia, where she lost out to France’s Melody Donchet.
Taking to social media, Liv said: “This is a dream come true! Words cannot describe how I feel right now.”
Liv’s mum, Pam Cooke, said: “She’s been working so hard for the last few years, she really deserves this.
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Hide Ad“She goes to the gym every day; Liv knew what she wanted to get done.”
Pam added: “It’s great for bringing attention to female sports, something which is growing so much at the moment.”
Liv’s dad, Jonathan Cooke, said: “I’m buzzing about it! Really really proud of her.
“People don’t see just how hard she works. We are super proud.”
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Hide AdLiv signed for both Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers as youngster but after a bad injury, chose freestyling over traditional football.
She is now actively championing women’s freestylers through her agency Girl Power, an organisation she established in 2016.