Rami Rabia Fires Back After Offensive Message Goes Viral

How One Message Sparked a Fierce Reaction from Al Ahly’s Defender

Despite Al Ahly's thrilling 3-2 victory over Petrojet in the third round of the Egyptian Premier League's crowning phase, the match did not go unnoticed for defender Rami Rabia, who was subjected to violent attacks from some of the team's fans. Rabia started the match, which saw Nets Gradishar score the winning goal in the second half, giving Al Ahly its first three points in the crowning phase, raising its tally to 43 points, four points behind leaders Pyramids FC. However, a defensive error by Rabia, which led to a penalty kick in Petrojet's favor after a tackle on Hamed Hemdan, sparked a wave of criticism, even direct insults from some fans on social media. Ramy Rabia responded to the attacks in an unconventional manner, posting a screenshot of one of the messages he received on his official Instagram story. The message included obscene language and explicit insults. He commented sarcastically, "This is one of the comments that should come from respectable Al Ahly fans," a clear expression of his displeasure with the way he is being criticized on a pitch that is unforgiving of mistakes. Rabia's response opened a new chapter in the debate about the relationship between players and fans in the age of social media, where criticism has expanded beyond technical performance to personal attacks. This raises questions about the limits of criticism and its impact on players' psychology, especially in light of the increasing pressures of crucial matches.