Mo Salah faced another wave of criticism from some of his Muslim followers after sharing a festive Christmas Day photo with his family.
The Liverpool star, known for his consistent form on the pitch and massive global following, sparked a heated debate online by continuing his annual tradition of posing in front of a Christmas tree.
Mo Salah, his wife Magi, and their daughters Makka and Kayan were all smiles, dressed in matching festive pajamas, standing in front of a beautifully decorated tree and a gingerbread figure.
The footballer captioned the post with a simple “#MerryChristmas” for his 63.7 million Instagram followers.
The backlash came swiftly. Comments like “You let me down, bro,” and “Delete this right now,” flooded his post, with some accusing Salah of straying from Islamic traditions.
One critic lamented, “We Muslim people look up to you, and you do this in return.”
Yet, many fans rallied to support the star. “Merry Christmas, Mo. Ignore all these idiots,” one follower wrote.
Another quipped, “In what has become an annual tradition on Christmas Day, I enjoy the comments on Salah’s post for an hour. Never disappoints.”
This isn’t the first time Mohamed Salah’s festive posts have sparked controversy, as similar reactions have occurred in previous years.
Despite the uproar, Salah seems undeterred, turning this Christmas photo into a beloved family tradition.
On the pitch, Salah continues to shine, boasting 17 goals and 11 assists this season.
But off the field, his Christmas posts have become a topic of heated discussion, blending joy, tradition, and controversy into the life of one of football’s brightest stars.
