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Firstpost17-12-2025, 19:24

Egypt Rallies Behind Salah Amid Liverpool Fallout: "Felt Like Humiliation"

  • Egypt overwhelmingly supports Mohamed Salah amidst his public fallout with Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
  • Salah felt "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool, claiming promises were broken after being dropped from the starting XI and squad.
  • His public interview, criticized by English media, was seen as a "revolution" in Egypt, where he is considered a national hero.
  • Egyptians felt "humiliated" seeing their "son" Salah hurt, leading to widespread emotional support.
  • Salah recently returned to play for Liverpool and has now joined the Egyptian national team for the African Cup of Nations.

Why It Matters: Egypt stands firmly with national hero Mohamed Salah amidst his public dispute with Liverpool.

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