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Game of Thrones star slams 'embarrassing' van Dijk after Liverpool trophy celebration

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Game of Thrones actor John Bradley has hit out at Liverpool for celebrating their Premier League and Champions League wins in one go.

The Manchester United supporting TV star, best known for having played Samwell Tarly in the hit HBO series, has faced a backlash from Liverpool fans over his claims the Reds should not be allowed to celebrate holding both titles at once.

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