Soccer mourns the devastating passing of ex-Liverpool women's coach Matt Beard

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The world of soccer is in mourning following the tragic death of ex-Liverpool women's coach Matt Beard.

The 47-year-old's passing was announced on Saturday night, with Liverpool describing Beard as an "extremely committed and successful manager".

Working with Beardie, you want to fight for him, play as well as you can for him."

Liverpool reporter Beth Lindop wrote on X: "When Matt Beard returned to LFC in 2021, the club was in the 2nd tier & - quite frankly - a bit of a mess.

Whatever future success the club has, it’ll have been built on the foundations he laid."

The WSL released a statement via social media after the tragic news broke on Saturday, stating: "Everyone at WSL Football extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and loved ones of Matt Beard following news of his passing.

"Matt played an instrumental role in the growth of women's football and will be missed by everyone associated with the game."

The FA said: "We're deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Matt Beard

Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time."

Beard's former club West Ham United said in a statement: "West Ham United is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former manager Matt Beard

The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Club are with Matt’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time."

Millwall, where Beard began his career in the professional game, added: "Everybody at the club is deeply saddened by the passing of former Lionesses manager, Matt Beard.

"We send all our love and support to his family, friends and colleagues across the many clubs he managed at this very difficult time."