Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been criticised on social media by Muslim followers after he posted an image of his household subsequent to a Christmas tree.
Salah, who’s a Muslim, captioned the picture with ‘#MerryChristmas’ on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
The 30-year-old and his household – spouse Magi and daughters Makka and Kayan – posed in matching pyjamas for his conventional Christmas put up.
Mohamed Salah posted the image together with his household on his social channels on Christmas Eve
Muslims don’t historically have a good time Christmas however some do partake within the festivities that happen throughout the Christian vacation.
Salah’s tweet has been slammed by Muslim supporters, most of which had been despatched from outdoors of the UK. One claimed: ‘I shall be unfollowing you and cease supporting Liverpool since you are celebrating Christmas with the Christians.’
One other mentioned: ‘I’ve been a Liverpool fan since I used to be born however I’ll cease supporting the membership since you are celebrating Christmas with the Christians. You’ve simply misplaced me as a fan Mo Salah. Goodbye!’
Some followers had been vital of the 30-year-old Liverpool star for his Christmas tree tweet
‘Mo Salah, I beloved you as a madrid fan. I considered you as a wonderful participant and also you at all times impressed me. Nevertheless, after this tweet, I can not view you as my position mannequin.
‘You disillusioned me. For those who don‘t delete this tweet, I must unfollow you,’ a 3rd mentioned.
Others defended the Egyptian ahead, with one fan describing him because the ‘African GOAT’.
‘To us you’re Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe mixed. Get pleasure from,’ they mentioned.
One other fan mentioned: ‘Probably the most anticipated Christmas put up yearly. Merry Christmas Mo.’
He’s anticipated to start out for Jurgen Klopp’s males of their first Premier League recreation because the World Cup, the journey to Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
Salah scored in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup on Thursday
