Argentina's Mac Allister brothers Alexis and Kevin pulled off an unusual family feat on Sunday by lifting championship trophies on the same afternoon in different countries, though neither of them took part in their teams' final game of the season.
Alexis got his hands on the Premier League trophy at Anfield after Liverpool secured the title last month, while his older brother Kevin endured a nervy afternoon in Belgium as his club Union Saint-Gilloise ended a 90-year wait for the championship.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who was in the Argentina side that won the World Cup in Qatar, moved to Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion two seasons ago and started 30 games in their title-winning campaign.
Kevin, a year older, plays further up the pitch but exhibits the same resilient characteristics as his brother.
Het Nieuwsblad described the defender on Monday as "a soldier who never gives up".
"He played in recent weeks with a mask, a bandaged shoulder, and a taped knee, but refused to give up due to injury."
Kevin said it had been tough not to be on the field helping his teammates.
“It was difficult to watch the game from the sidelines. I was calm, even though the first half wasn’t our best," he told reporters.
"I think he played throughout the last part of the season with the Argentinian mentality he has," Liverpool manager Arne Slot said.
"Never gives up, no matter what he feels, but it is not smart to play a player that has, not a big injury but something to take a risk with."
