Liverpool star Mohamed Salah didn’t hold back after Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final on May 21, 2025, at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. The Egyptian forward took to X to deliver a biting jab that left United fans reeling and sparked a frenzy across social media. Salah’s post, which many labeled as a masterclass in trolling, came just minutes after the final whistle, rubbing salt into the wounds of a Manchester United side that hit a new low in a season already mired in disappointment.
The match saw Tottenham end their 17-year trophy drought, with Brennan Johnson’s first-half goal—set up by Pape Matar Sarr’s cross—proving decisive. United, under manager Ruben Amorim, struggled to create meaningful chances, with their play described as “grim” and “telegraphed” by observers. The defeat marked United’s second Europa League final loss in four years, following their 2021 defeat to Villarreal, and extended their winless streak against Tottenham to seven matches, including all four clashes this season. For a club sitting 16th in the Premier League, the loss was a brutal blow to their hopes of salvaging the 2024-25 campaign.
Salah, reveling in the moment as a Premier League champion with Liverpool, posted on X: “He did say he’d win in his second season. Congratulations!” The message was a nod to Tottenham’s head coach Ange Postecoglou, who has a storied history of securing silverware in his second season at various clubs, from South Melbourne to Celtic. While the post appeared to congratulate Spurs, its timing and tone were widely interpreted as a direct dig at United’s misery, especially given the fierce rivalry between Liverpool and the Red Devils. Fans and pundits alike hailed Salah’s comment as “iconic” and “savage,” with posts on X amplifying the sentiment. One user, @tobyasky, quipped, “Nice one Salah. The whole world of football was rooting for Spurs except Man U and Arsenal fans lol. I guess Salah told them how to dunk on Man U😭”.
The context of Salah’s jab added to its sting. Liverpool had already humiliated Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield on April 27, 2025, securing the Premier League title and matching United’s record of 20 top-flight titles. Salah, who scored in that rout, celebrated with a now-iconic selfie with the Kop, further cementing his status as a fan favorite. His latest X post was seen as a continuation of his cheeky persona, especially after he’d previously tormented United and Tottenham on the pitch this season, netting goals in both fixtures against Spurs.
For Manchester United, the loss intensified scrutiny on Amorim, whose team has struggled domestically despite reaching the final. Reports highlighted the manager’s grueling 14-hour workdays at Carrington, underscoring the pressure to turn around a club plagued by off-field discord and cost-cutting measures under INEOS ownership. Tottenham’s victory, meanwhile, secured their first European trophy in over four decades and a spot in next season’s Champions League, offering a lifeline to Postecoglou despite Spurs’ 17th-place Premier League standing.
Salah’s post wasn’t just a fleeting jab—it “broke the internet,” as described by SPORTbible, with fans and media outlets like the Daily Star, Mirror, and Liverpool Echo amplifying its impact. The Athletic noted the irony of either United or Tottenham’s season looking “quite good” on paper due to the Europa League title, despite their domestic woes. For Liverpool supporters, Salah’s words were the cherry on top of a season where they’ve watched their rivals falter while lifting the Premier League trophy.
As United lick their wounds and Tottenham celebrate, Salah’s brutal troll has cemented his reputation not just as a goal-scoring machine but as a master of getting under his rivals’ skin. With Liverpool set to lift the Premier League trophy against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Salah’s cheeky X post will linger as a painful reminder for United fans of a night they’d rather forget.
