Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has once again shared a heartwarming family moment, posting a picture of himself and his family posing with a Christmas tree while wearing matching pyjamas.
The post, which has become a much-anticipated event for his fans, was shared late Wednesday night in celebration of Christmas.
Salah simply captioned the image, “#MerryChristmas.”
When Salah first began this tradition years ago, it sparked widespread criticism from segments of the Muslim community.
While some followers praised it as a celebration of family and an example of his respect for other faiths, others believed he had overstepped religious boundaries.
Comparisons were drawn between Salah and French footballer Karim Benzema, another Muslim, who chose not to acknowledge Christmas on his Instagram account, where he boasts over 30 million followers.
Despite the mixed reactions, Salah has remained unfazed and continues the tradition every year, focusing on his family’s joy.
Fans took to social media to share their thoughts: @Shawnifee wrote, “The post we’ve all been expecting! Mo Salah never disappoints every year.”
@the_berneese_ added, “Why was I expecting this for so long today and he delivered. Merry Christmas.”
@Xandyy_Jay expressed disapproval, writing, “You did as predicted. You just made people stop watching Liverpool with this. Over 2m Twitter users are not happy with you, Salah. You need to think about this twice.”
@itsSh0la praised Salah’s courage: “Salah is a man every man should be like; not scared to stand for what he believes in, doesn’t need social validation, wouldn’t let strangers shut him up. That’s a man that isn’t controlled by the media right there.”
@jaycash40 echoed this sentiment: “That’s a King right there, a man that doesn’t feed on validations of others.”
