Mohamed Salah's recent social media pictures of him and his family celebrating Christmas has caused quite an outrage. The Liverpool star, who is one of the best players in the Premier League and has been in good form this season, took to social media to share wishes to his fans on the occasion of Christmas 2021. But many did not take this in right away as they felt that it was not right for a Muslim to be celebrating a Christian festival. Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned ‘Top Goalscorer of All Time’ at Globe Soccer Awards 2021, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski Grab Honours (See List of Winners)

The Egypt international received a lot of hate and abuse on social media following this post as many felt this insulted Islamic sentiments. Salah currently resides in Liverpool and these pictures are from his house where he was seen spending some quality family time during the festival.

Take a Look at His Post and Some Comments on Them:

This Was With Relation to Salah’s Injury in the 2017 Champions League Final:

Some Drew Reference From Other Football Stars:

‘You’re Finished’:

See This Comment:

However, this was not it. While some criticized him, others came to Salah's support as many argued that he was perhaps being criticized too harshly for posting an innocent family picture on a holiday.

See Some of the Comments Supporting Salah:

Unnecessary Criticism:

Congrats Mo Salah!

 

‘The World Needs More Mo Salahs’

‘How Lovely’ Indeed!

Salah has been on fire this season, leading both the scorers' and assisters' charts in the Premier League. This was reportedly the third consecutive year that the Egypt and Liverpool forward has posted a Christmas photo and got criticized for it.

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