Liverpool fans suspect that one of their players may have declined the opportunity to lift the Premier League trophy following Sunday’s official presentation.
While Anfield finally got to properly celebrate a league title—something denied in 2020 due to COVID-19—as Virgil van Dijk raised the trophy after a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, not every moment went unnoticed by supporters.
As the celebrations continued with players like Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker all taking turns hoisting the trophy to thunderous cheers from the Kop, many noticed that Dominik Szoboszlai did not join in the tradition.
Some fans pointed out that, although the trophy was passed around on the pitch, the Hungarian midfielder was never seen lifting it in front of the supporters. In one clip, Sky Sports cameras appeared to capture Ryan Gravenberch trying to pass the trophy to Szoboszlai—who had his winner’s medal already around his neck—but Szoboszlai seemed to playfully mock Gravenberch’s red card and declined the lift, allowing Harvey Elliott to take the spotlight instead.
This subtle moment sparked debate online. One fan wrote on X: “Did anyone else notice Szoboszlai didn’t lift the trophy in front of the Kop? Saw him refuse it more than once.” Another responded: “No, you’re right—something felt off.” A third fan criticized: “What’s the point of winning the league and refusing to lift the trophy? Embarrassing from Szoboszlai. Where are the pictures?”
Later, Szoboszlai was spotted posing with the trophy alongside Salah, wearing black sunglasses and balancing the silverware on his head for a low-key celebration.
Meanwhile, the emotional farewell of Trent Alexander-Arnold took center stage, as he soaked in the moment with his family and teammates.
Remarkably, Szoboszlai has won a trophy in every season since 2017/18, with his collection now including the Austrian Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, Carabao Cup, and the Premier League.