Harry Maguire has officially returned the Man of the match award to one Man United player for His superb performance against Liverpool today
In a remarkable display of humility and leadership, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has captured global admiration after making a touching gesture following his team’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Despite being named Man of the Match and scoring the winning goal, Maguire surprised everyone by handing the award to teammate Matthijs de Ligt, saying he wasn’t the one who truly deserved it.
The England international, who has faced immense criticism in recent years, delivered one of his finest performances in a United shirt—winning duels, blocking shots, and commanding the backline with authority. Yet, when handed the award, Maguire’s response left fans and pundits alike applauding his class and humility.
“Yes, I got the goal that gave us the win,” Maguire said emotionally in his post-match interview. “But the real hero tonight was someone else. He saved us over and over again. Without him, we wouldn’t be celebrating right now. That’s why the award belongs to him.”
Inside reports confirm that Maguire passed the Man of the Match trophy to De Ligt, who was immense from start to finish. The Dutch defender produced a defensive masterclass, shutting down Liverpool’s deadly trio of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez, and Luis Díaz with composure and strength. De Ligt made several crucial tackles, multiple clearances, and even pulled off a dramatic goal-line save that kept United level before Maguire’s late winner.
Social media erupted with praise for the gesture, with fans calling it “pure class” and “the kind of leadership United have missed for years.” Many supporters also hailed De Ligt’s performance, describing it as one of his best since joining the club.
“Maguire scored, but De Ligt saved the game—that’s real teamwork,” one fan wrote. Another added, “It finally feels like United are united again. No egos, no excuses—just passion and fight.”
Manager Rúben Amorim also commended both players, saying, “Harry showed incredible maturity, and Matthijs was outstanding. This is the spirit we want—a team that plays for each other, not for personal glory.”
The victory not only strengthens United’s top-four hopes but also highlights the strong sense of unity and humility that Amorim has instilled in the squad. Maguire’s act of selflessness was more than just a gesture—it was a statement of character, leadership, and the rebirth of true team spirit at Manchester United.
On a night filled with emotion and pride, both Maguire and De Ligt proved that success at Old Trafford is being built on more than talent—it’s being built on respect, resilience, and togetherness.
