Dua Lipa’s football allegiances have sparked debate among supporters on both sides of North West England—and the answer is far from black and white.
The Liverpool Connection
Dua Lipa first won over Liverpool fans during the 2018 UEFA Champions League final in Kyiv.
Tasked with performing the opening ceremony, her rendition of “One Kiss”—a collaboration with Calvin Harris—sparked a lasting connection with the Scousers.
Banners adorned with Liverpool legends and lyrics from “One Kiss” soon became a familiar sight at Anfield. The song was embraced as an anthem by the Reds, with one memorable moment captured on the club’s official website:
“I felt very honoured when watching it back, seeing all these fans singing along to my song! I’m always extremely grateful for the support. It’s heart-warming and I’m very lucky.”
Adding further to this connection, Dua Lipa was also seen posing with her father and Jamie Carragher holding a Liverpool kit with Lipa at the back 3 years ago.
The Arsenal Allegation
Despite the deep-rooted connection with Liverpool, recent events have added an unexpected twist to Dua Lipa’s football persona.
At the high-profile Champions League quarter-final clash at the Emirates Stadium last night, where Arsenal won against Real Madrid with a 3-0 victory, Dua Lipa was seen in full celebratory mode.
Attending the match with her boyfriend, British actor Callum Turner, she was photographed all smiles, taking in the Emirates atmosphere in her orange jacket.
Adding to the intrigue, 2 years ago the pop star was spotted donning an Arsenal scarf on her Instagram story –
Clearing the Confusion
So, where does the truth lie? The answer seems to be that Dua Lipa appreciates football in a way that defies a strict binary. In an interview with WIRED, she explained:
“My dad and brother support Arsenal, and I think I would be getting in a lot of trouble if I said that I just support Liverpool.”
This candid remark highlights the complex dynamic behind her public persona. While her electrifying performance in Kyiv won the hearts of Liverpool fans and transformed “One Kiss” into a cherished club anthem, recent public appearances at the Emirates suggest that her connection with Arsenal cannot be dismissed either.
Rather than being an unequivocal supporter of one club over the other, Dua Lipa seems to embrace the spirit of football as a whole.
