Liverpool fans broke the record for the world’s loudest fans yesterday when Cardiff City Council measured a maximum of 130.7 decibels coming from the fans in Red yesterday at the Millennium Stadium.

Despite losing the Carling Cup final to Chelsea, Liverpool fans didn’t stop chanting and official readings meant they beat the Denver Broncos fans record set in October 2000 which measured 128.74 decibels.

Throughout the afternoon officials took readings in decibels of how loud each sets of fans were chanting. The chanting of Steven Gerrard’s name made the loudest roar for any single player whilst the record was broken when John Arne Riise scored Liverpool’s first minute goal.

Sam Ward, the Carling Cup sponsorship manager was pleased with the record being broken. He said, "The Carling Cup is all about the fans and what a performance from both sets of supporters. This year's competition has attracted more fans than any before and smashing the world record is a great way to top it off."