Darwin Nunez Explains reasons behind his goal celebration in Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Darwin Nunez shares the emotional reason behind his goal celebration, revealing his family is expecting their second child.
Darwin Nunez shared a heartfelt message with fans after scoring in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa. Back in Arne Slot’s starting lineup, Nunez made a strong return by scoring his third goal of the season. His goal helped Liverpool move five points clear at the top of the Premier League, a huge boost for the team.
During his 65 minutes on the field, Nunez nearly scored a few times. In the 20th minute, he opened the scoring in a memorable way. After Mohamed Salah appeared to be fouled by Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey, the referee decided not to call a foul. Nunez quickly jumped on the loose ball, skillfully dodged Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, and scored from a sharp angle, sparking wild celebrations among fans and teammates.
Nunez’s celebration after scoring added a special touch. After most of his teammates ran over to celebrate with him in front of the fans, Nunez picked up a ball behind the goal, placed it under his shirt, sucked his thumb, and made a heart shape with his hands while pointing to his family in the crowd. This was his way of announcing that he and his partner, Lorena Manas, are expecting their second child together.
Later, Nunez confirmed the news on Instagram with photos of himself holding the ball under his shirt, along with ultrasound images with Lorena and their son. In his message, he shared, “Words cannot express the happiness we feel for this new life we have created together. Our family grows, and your brother and your parents are waiting for you with so much excitement to give you all the love in the world.”
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“Words cannot express the happiness we feel about this new life we have created together, our family is growing, your brothers and your parents are waiting for you with the greatest excitement to give you all the love in the world.” pic.twitter.com/lckUrx2cj4
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) November 10, 2024
Fans appreciated seeing Nunez’s personal side, which revealed how much he cherishes his family and his dedication on the field. This game was both a milestone in his football career and a memorable time in his personal life, as he prepares to welcome a new family member.
