After Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Brighton, Darwin Nunez decided to give his shirt to a ball boy instead of a sign-bearer, which made the Liverpool fans laugh

To the delight of Reds supporters, Darwin Nunez bucked a popular sports norm by presenting his shirt to a Liverpool ball boy instead of a sign-waving fan. 

To beg that their favorite player give them their shirt at the end of the game, fans now bring handcrafted signs to football games. 

Nunez and Luis Diaz (left) were both praised by Jurgen Klopp for their displays in the win

After Liverpool defeated the Seagulls 2-1, a spectator asked to have Nunez’s shirt. 

After the game, a Liverpool supporter holds up a sign demanding to have Darwin Nunez’s shirt.

The forward declined to pass his shirt into the throng, even though it seemed like he saw the sign that read, “Nunez, may I have your jersey please.” 

Despite appearing to see the sign, the forward offers his jersey to a ball boy instead.

Rather, Nunez was observed staring toward the fan sign while giving his number 9 shirt to a fortunate Liverpool ball boy. 

Following the game, a Liverpool supporter waving a flag demands to see Darwin Nunez’s shirt.

Nunez played for the Liverpool team that defeated Brighton on Sunday to take back the top spot in the Premier League.

The forward seems to see the message, but he gives his jersey to a ball boy.

Nunez played for the Liverpool team that defeated Brighton on Sunday to take back the top spot in the Premier League. 

Many questioned whether the Spanish-speaking actor had comprehended the request after viewing photos of Nunez’s choice on social media. 

Some speculated that Nunez believed the ball boy—rumored to be a player in the Liverpool academy—deserved the memento. 

One admirer of X stated, “You got to love this man,” while another found humor in it and remarked, “Hahaha funny that tbf.” Picture

Nunez’s kindness was praised by another user who commented, “Yes…brilliant when a lot of the ball boys are actually academy players these days.” Very giving.

A lighthearted jab at the 24-year-old’s unpredictable play in front of goal and his “missing” of the sign that read, “Meаn to deliver it to him but missed by 2 yards,” was also included.

The forward instead gives his jersey to a ball boy, despite appearing to see the sign

Nunez got the start in the encounter at Anfield, where Mohamed Salah’s goal in the second half helped Liverpool take back the top spot in the Premier League. 

Just before halftime, Danny Welbeck gave the visiting team a surprising lead after just two minutes of play. However, Luis Diaz had brought the Reds back into contention. 

It was Liverpool’s first win over Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi, who has been considered as a potential Jurgen Klopp replacement.  

A Liverpool fan holds up a sign requesting to have Darwin Nunez's shirt at the end of the game

Nunez and Diaz were both praised by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after the game, who stated, “We need all the boys.” Because Lucho [Diaz] was amazing and Darwin gave us so many possibilities, everyone did incredibly well today. 

Nunez started the match at Anfield that saw Mohamed Salah’s second-half winner propel Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League. 

After Danny Welbeck gave the visitors an unexpecteԀ lead in the first two minutes of play, Luis Diaz provided the Reds a chance to get back into the game just before halftime. 

It marked the first victory for Liverpool over Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi, a player who has been strongly linked to succeed Jurgen Klopp.  

Following the match, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gave both Nunez and Diaz high praise, saying, “We need all the boys.” Darwin created a lot of room for us, Lucho [Diaz] was amazing, and today was excellent overall. 

Due to that victory as well as the goalless draw between Arsenal and Manchester City, Liverpool is currently leading the league by two points over the Gunners in second place.  

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