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Szoboszlai Faces Backlash After Controversial Gesture in Qualifier

11/20/2025

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Dominik Szoboszlai, the Hungarian midfielder, faced backlash for a controversial gesture during Hungary's World Cup qualifier against Ireland, which Hungary lost 3-2.
Szoboszlai said the gesture was a joke among teammates and not aimed at Ireland or its fans.
He expressed disappointment that Hungary failed to qualify for the World Cup, which they have not reached since 1986.
He plans to channel this disappointment into his performances for Liverpool.

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Dominik Szoboszlai, the Hungarian midfielder, faced backlash for a controversial gesture during Hungary's World Cup qualifier against Ireland, which Hungary lost 3-2.
Szoboszlai said the gesture was a joke among teammates and not aimed at Ireland or its fans.
He expressed disappointment that Hungary failed to qualify for the World Cup, which they have not reached since 1986.
He plans to channel this disappointment into his performances for Liverpool.