Who did he stick his tongue out at? Mohamed Salah sparks controversy

Mohamed Salah, the Trabzonspor striker, sparked a social media frenzy after posting a striking photo following his team's 2-0 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Salah continued his impressive form, contributing to Trabzonspor's away win by scoring the second goal in the 34th minute, capitalizing on a pass from teammate Paul Onuachu, after Wagner Peña had opened the scoring in the 17th minute. The match, played at Gazipaşa Park as part of the 11th round of the league, saw Trabzonspor secure three points, bringing their total to 25 and placing them second in the standings, three points behind league leaders Galatasaray. Alanyaspor, meanwhile, remain on 12 points in 13th place. Following the match, Salah posted a photo on his Instagram account, in which he is seen flashing a victory sign and sticking out his tongue, a gesture that generated reactions and questions among fans. Several observers linked the photo to developments concerning the Egyptian national team's coaching staff, following reports of Hossam Hassan's dismissal and the appointment of Ali Maher in his place, according to media reports. Speculation resurfaced regarding the nature of the relationship between Salah and Hassan, particularly after the disagreement that arose during Egypt's match against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and the rumors at the time that Salah did not travel with the team to South Sudan. The photo further fueled the debate among fans, with some believing its timing was connected to the national team's crisis, while Salah has not commented on whether he intended to send a specific message.