Mohamed Salah has done it again. On December 25, 2025, the Liverpool star dropped his annual Christmas post, and as usual, the internet erupted.

But this year, there was a twist. Salah, busy competing in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, shared a simple photo of his two daughters in front of a Christmas tree, captioned “#MerryChristmas” with a heart emoji. He wasn’t in the photo himself, and that absence was enough to set social media buzzing.

Fans were split. Some applauded Salah for spreading love and unity across cultures, a reminder that football stars are more than just athletes.

But they are bridges between communities. Others weren’t so forgiving, criticizing the Egyptian forward for celebrating a festival outside his Islamic faith.

The debate flared, as it always does when Salah posts during the holidays.