Mohamed Salah’s publications every December 25 have become a real Christmas tradition. Some appreciate the moving images of the Egyptian footballer and his family, others criticize the apparent contradiction with the religion of the player, of Muslim faith. This year is no exception to the rule.
In Morocco for the 2025 African Cup of Nations, Salah shared this Thursday on his social networks a photo of his two daughters Makka and Kayan in front of a large tree, wishing a “merry Christmas” to his subscribers. This year, the footballer does not appear in the photo.
“Every football fan has been waiting for this moment,” laughs a user on X. “Salah never disappoints us,” rejoices another.
Hope for the CAN
The Liverpool striker is currently playing in the African Cup of Nations with Egypt. This Monday, the Pharaohs won in added time (2-1) against Zimbabwe thanks to a goal from Mo Salah, at the end of a difficult match. The Liverpool striker, who seems to be reviving in the selection, saved his team, despite being among the favorites of the tournament, from terrible disillusionment.
He hopes to find some fresh air, while he is going through a difficult period at the club. Frustrated with his performances since the start of the season with Liverpool, furious at being left on the bench several times by his coach Arne Slot, which he considers a crime of lèse-majesté, Salah came out on December 6 after starting, once again, a match as a substitute, at Leeds.
The tension has fallen significantly since then. Salah apologized to his teammates and Slot considers the episode closed. The striker therefore hopes to relaunch himself during the CAN, where he hopes to finally lead the Pharaohs, taking great care of him, towards an eighth coronation which has eluded them for 15 years. Egypt will face South Africa this Friday, then Angola next Monday.
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