Mo Salah breaks the internet with reaction to Spurs beating Man United to win Europa League
Mohamed Salah had a quick and cheeky reaction that sent social media into a frenzy following Tottenham Hotspur’s dramatic win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Thursday night.
The North London side went into the showdown in Bilbao with a psychological edge, having already beaten United three times earlier in the season. But this time, they delivered the most significant blow of all — a fourth victory that secured them European silverware and a long-awaited place in the Champions League.
The match itself was far from a classic, with both sides struggling to find rhythm in a tense and scrappy affair. However, it was Brennan Johnson who emerged as the unlikely hero, slotting home the only goal of the game. His strike not only clinched the trophy but also brought an end to Spurs’ painful 17-year wait for a major honour — a drought that had become a point of frustration and mockery for rivals.
The atmosphere among Spurs fans was euphoric. Players celebrated with raw emotion, fully aware of the significance of the moment. Manager Ange Postecoglou, often calm and composed, was visibly moved. The Australian had repeatedly declared that he tends to win trophies in his second season at clubs — a claim many dismissed as hopeful optimism. But in his 100th match at the helm, Postecoglou delivered, and on the biggest stage yet.
Not long after the final whistle, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah joined the online celebrations in a way that caught plenty of attention. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Salah posted: “He did say he’d win in his second season. Congratulations!” The post, seemingly innocent, instantly went viral. Fans quickly picked up on the playful undertone, especially given Salah’s history with Spurs — most notably scoring against them in the 2019 Champions League final in Madrid, a night that ended in heartbreak for Tottenham.
Liverpool fans were quick to flood the comments with reactions, some praising Salah for the sportsmanship, others suggesting he knew exactly how his words would stir the pot.
But Salah wasn’t the only prominent Liverpool figure to join in the post-match commentary. Jamie Carragher, who was part of CBS Sports Golazo’s broadcast team for the final alongside Micah Richards and the ever-straight-talking Roy Keane, couldn’t resist getting a dig in at Manchester United’s expense.
Referencing one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most famous motivational lines — “Lads, it’s Tottenham” — Carragher flipped the script. He cheekily posted: “Lads, it’s Man United!” The post quickly gained traction among fans, especially given Carragher had earlier predicted that United would come out on top, citing their winning mentality and history in big games.
Carragher’s jab added fuel to an already fiery discourse among supporters online, as the footballing world reacted to what many considered a turning point for Spurs — a club long criticised for failing to deliver when it matters most.
In the end, it was Tottenham’s night. While Salah’s nod to Postecoglou’s prophecy and Carragher’s banter added humour and spice, the story was ultimately one of redemption, belief, and finally, glory for a team that had spent nearly two decades chasing moments like these.