Various criticisms and curses on social media, but also suggestions such as “ignore these idiots” from supporters of the Egyptian Liverpool footballer, whose Islamic faith is known
The BBC said of him that 'Momo' Salah, with his goals and his plays, makes a greater contribution to the integration of Muslim communities than many politicians. As an example, the Broadcaster cited the chant of Liverpool fans that often resonates at Anfield (“if he scores another two, then I'll be muslim too”). .
However, in these hours Salah is in the eye of the storm due to the comments of his fans and admirers of the Muslim religion provoked by the fact that this year too, as in 2023, the footballer posted a photo of himself and his team on Instagram family, his wife Magi and daughters Makka and Kayan, on Christmas Eve next to the Christmas tree.
The story was highlighted by the 'Daily Mail', which recalls that people of the Muslim religion do not traditionally celebrate Christmas, but some take part in the celebrations that take place during the Christian holiday. As Salah did by posting the photo that sparked controversy among his 63.7 million followers. “You failed me, brother“, wrote a user on Instagram, while another told him: “Delete it immediately”, and a third commented that “At this point I'm just disappointed in you, brother”. And again: “We Muslims look at you with admiration and you look back at us like this“, a sentence accompanied by three crying emojis.
There are also those who, again via social media, intervened in Salah's defense, with one fan writing: “Merry Christmas Mo. Ignore all these idiots. I hope you and your family have a well-deserved vacation“. Another wrote: “In what has become an annual tradition on Christmas Day, I read and enjoy the comments on the post for an hour. It never disappoints“.
But the majority is against the former Roma striker, as those who underlined that “Despite all the warnings, you went ahead and posted this shameful pose of yours. May Allah protect you until the end. From now on, I will unfollow you on all platforms and block you. You are shameful. I will also stop watching Liverpool games, forever“.
Another disappointed fan went so far as to make a prediction: “Mark my words: you will not score any goals until the end of the season, for disrespecting our beloved Prophet and the entire Muslim community” In short, Salah's Christmas greeting post provoked a furious reaction from some of his Muslim followers.
But the Egyptian, a Muslim who practically rests his forehead on the ground and thanks Allah after goals and goes on a pilgrimage to Mecca, shows no sign of worrying about it and will continue in the years to come what has become a tradition for him and his family .
Meanwhile, to the delight of Liverpool supporters, the Reds' No.11 is in brilliant form having scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists so far, meaning he is leading the race for the Golden Boot. The only flaw in this magnificent season so far is that he has not yet discussed with the club the renewal of his contract, which expires in June 2025.
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