Mo Salah sent social media into a frenzy with his quick reaction to Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League final win over Manchester United on Thursday night.
Heading into the clash, Spurs had already beaten United three times that season—and they made it four in Bilbao, with Brennan Johnson’s goal sealing a scrappy 1-0 victory. The win ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware and booked them a spot in next season’s Champions League.
Spurs fans and players erupted in celebration, while manager Ange Postecoglou was visibly emotional after lifting the trophy in what was his 100th game in charge. The Australian had frequently stated he tends to win titles in his second season—and he lived up to that promise.
After the final whistle, Liverpool forward Mo Salah, who famously scored against Spurs in the 2019 Champions League final, referenced Postecoglou’s earlier remark in a post on X: “He did say he’d win in his second season. Congratulations!”
Salah’s message stirred reactions from Liverpool fans, many interpreting it as a subtle jab.
He wasn’t the only Liverpool icon to chime in—Jamie Carragher, appearing on CBS Sports Golazo with Micah Richards and Roy Keane, couldn’t resist mocking United’s defeat. In a twist on Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous quote about Spurs, Carragher posted: “Lads, it’s Man United!”
Ironically, Carragher had previously predicted a United win, claiming Spurs had “no chance” due to United’s winning mentality and track record.