For many Muslims around the world, this year’s Champions League final was going to be a bit extra special courtesy Mo Salah.
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) May 20, 2018
The Liverpool star and Egypt international, who had a breakout season and went on to win the PFA Player of the Year award, was riding into the final with not only the hopes of Liverpool fans but also many football-loving Muslims from around the world, including here in Pakistan. But facing Real Madrid, a team Mo Salah has been linked with for a possible transfer, was never going to be an easy feat especially in the Champions League final.
Especially when Sergio Ramos had a point to prove.
Which he did.
When he injured Salah…
And it definitely didn’t end well for Salah
And ended the Champions League final for Salah at half time
Here’s a video of it happening too if you want
You can see how Ramos is holding @MoSalah. #UCLFinal2018 pic.twitter.com/OZ4ytvgISZ ???
— MAS DES (@masdes_) May 26, 2018
When you have a player who’s riding high on so much popularity brought down by a player who, well is known for this sorta behavior, you can expect people to kinda, sorta, lose their shit. Just a lil. You know the drill, here’s how people responded:
This guy has zero chill
Let’s be honest here, Ramos has declared war with Islam
— MK (@BLICKYGOTSTlFFY) May 26, 2018
Even non-football fans got fired up
I don’t know who the fuck Ramos is but I know he’s a chutiya.
— Hira. (@HeeriPeeri) May 26, 2018
The Egyptians made sure their anger was made loud & clear
Hahahaha son of a bitch is trending in Egypt.
Love this country— Ahmad (@ahmadf_o) May 26, 2018
And the entire Ummah too
“ramos the dog” NNNN pic.twitter.com/uJvs8T2PmK
— ً (@pcysize) May 26, 2018
Oh dear…
Egyptians Coming for Sergio Ramos If Mo Salah Misses the World Cup #UCLFinal #UCLFinal2018 pic.twitter.com/3Hcn8zxAtR
— Shoaib (@iam__Shoaib) May 26, 2018
Was it all part of the plan???
That Ronaldo eye when he knows the plan given to Sergio Ramos against Salah, #UCLFinal2018 pic.twitter.com/0303uj8qki
— OluwaTomisin (@sidetalks) May 26, 2018
Seriously tho, what a lil bitch
Sergio Ramos ladies and gentleman. What a captain.pic.twitter.com/jAQZJmzksz
— BUcomps (@BarcaRaw) May 26, 2018
I’m def rooting for Liverpool now (it’s not like Arsenal is every making it to the CL final any time soon)
Honestly, that was a disgrace from Sergio Ramos. He's ended @MoSalah's night, and possibly his World Cup with a cynical, horrible foul. Believe me, Ramos knew what he was doing there, dragging the arm down like that and holding. Red card all day. #UCLfinal
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) May 26, 2018
Let’s hope Salah’s injury isn’t severe to the point that he has to miss the World Cup. With the year he’s had and career trajectory he’s on, it would be really devastating, not just for him but the millions of fans he has around the world.
Also, fuck Piers Morgan
Dear Twitter,
Ramos was not to blame for Salah injury & Benzema was a predatory genius to score that goal.
Those who think otherwise are footballing halfwits. #UCL2018— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 26, 2018
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