26.12.2025 01:30
Liverpool and Egypt national team star Mohamed Salah sparked controversy on social media with a family photo he shared during the Christmas season. While some followers criticized the footballer for the Christmas tree photo, many users also sent supportive messages.
Liverpool and Egypt National Team star Mohamed Salah became a hot topic on social media again with the family photo he shared during the Christmas season. As a Muslim footballer, this tradition he maintains every year was criticized by some followers, while the number of those who responded with messages of tolerance and support was not small.
TRADITIONAL SHARING IN FRONT OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE
As he does every year, Salah shared a photo this year during the Christmas season, sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree with his daughters Makka (11) and Kayan (5). The message he added to the photo was simply "#MerryChristmas".
REACTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA WERE IMMEDIATE
After the photo was shared, some followers argued that Salah's message was incompatible with Islamic beliefs. In the comments, it was emphasized that the footballer should behave more carefully as a role model, and it was suggested that such a post could set a wrong example.
THERE WERE SUPPORT MESSAGES AS WELL
Alongside the criticisms, the post also brought numerous support messages. Both Muslim and non-Muslim followers interpreted the footballer's message as a call for tolerance and unity. In the comments, the importance of respecting different beliefs was emphasized, and it was noted that Salah's continuation of this tradition was meaningful for his children.
SALAH SPENT CHRISTMAS DAY IN NATIONAL TEAM CAMP
Contrary to his Christmas post, Salah could not spend this period with his family. The Egyptian star, who is part of the national team camp for the Africa Cup of Nations, trained on Christmas Day. For Salah, who aims to win his first Africa Cup of Nations in his career, football took precedence during this process.