“I GAVE HIM THE AWARD, NOT ME!” – Antoine Semenyo Leaves Fans Stunned With Man of the Match Gesture After Liverpool Game
Breaking news: Football fans were left in shock after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo made a surprising revelation following the intense clash with Liverpool.
Despite being widely seen as one of the standout performers, Semenyo admitted he refused to keep the Man of the Match award, instead declaring that a Liverpool player deserved it more.
Speaking after the game, Semenyo explained: “I gave the Man of the Match to him because he’s the one who really earned it, not me. He literally saved Liverpool today.” His comments quickly sparked speculation about which Reds star he was referring to.
Semenyo soon confirmed it was none other than Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The Brazilian once again produced a series of world-class saves that denied Bournemouth what could have been a famous win. His reflexes and composure repeatedly rescued his side when the defense faltered.
What made the statement even more powerful was that Semenyo himself caused Liverpool serious problems, forcing Alisson into tough saves. Yet instead of focusing on his own display, he chose to highlight the keeper’s brilliance: “Without Alisson, we’d have taken all three points. He pulled off saves no ordinary keeper makes. That’s why the award belongs to him.”
Fans immediately took to social media to applaud Semenyo’s humility and honesty, calling him a “true professional” and “rare gem” in modern football. Liverpool supporters, in particular, praised the gesture while reaffirming that Alisson remains the best goalkeeper in the Premier League — and arguably the world.
The moment added weight to the debate about Alisson’s role as Liverpool’s backbone. While their attack grabs headlines, many believe the keeper is the real difference-maker.
Ultimately, it wasn’t about who scored or who stood out in attack — it was about the man who stood firm under pressure and saved his team. Semenyo may have walked away without the award in his hands, but his classy gesture ensured the spotlight shone on Alisson’s extraordinary performance.
