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Mohamed Salah continued in his annual tradition of sharing Christmas tree family photos.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has sparked controversy among his Muslim followers after sharing his family’s annual Christmas photo.
The 31-year-old Egyptian posed with his wife Magi Sadeq, and daughters, Makka, 10, and Kayan, 4, in front of a festive Christmas tree, all wearing matching pyjamas.
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Salah captioned the post on X with "#MerryChristmas," and it quickly became a battleground for opinions, with some fans voicing disappointment and others leaping to his defence.
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Why Salah continued his tradition of Christmas photos
Salah’s annual Christmas post has become a tradition, reflecting his desire to show respect and appreciation for other cultures and religions.
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Raising his daughters in England, a predominantly Christian country, the football star wants them to experience the joy of Christmas while learning to value diversity.
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As reported by The Mirror, Salah believes this approach helps his daughters develop an understanding and appreciation of other faiths, even as he maintains his own Islamic beliefs.
Salah draws criticism from Muslim followers
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Despite his intentions, Salah’s post received backlash from some Muslim fans.
One user commented, “Mohamed Salah lol, you acting like a Christian. May Allah forgive you, especially for your childrens... Shame on you Men.”
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Others shared their disappointment, with one writing, “You let me down bro,” and another demanding, “Delete this right now.” A particularly harsh critic added, “At this point am just disappointed in you bro.”
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However, not all the reactions were negative.
Supporters praised Salah’s inclusive gesture, with one fan writing, “Merry Christmas Mo. Hope you and your family have a well-deserved holiday season.”
Another commented humorously, “In what has become an annual tradition on Christmas Day, I read and enjoy the comments on post for an hour. Never disappoints.”
One heartfelt remark read, “Mo Salah, I love you and your family as a human! Happy Christmas and Peace.”
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Salah’s stellar season overshadows Christmas drama
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Away from social media, Salah continues to dominate on the pitch.
Leading the Premier League’s golden boot race with 15 goals and 11 assists, the Pharaoh’s star also became the first player to register 10 goals and assists before Christmas.
The majestic winger returns for Liverpool to face Leicester City on Boxing Day.
A win for Arne Slot’s men could see the Reds go seven points clear heading into the New Year.
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