In Cairo, sadness and anger filled cafes where Mohamed Salah’s fans gathered to follow the Champions League final after an injury forced him off the pitch, but many soon rooted for Real Madrid, saying they were supporting Liverpool only for Salah. Following the game with his fiancee at a cafe in an alley in downtown Cairo adored with Ramadan decorations, Abdel-Fattah is not unhappy though as he is at base a Real Madrid fan. READ ALSO: It can’t be easy being OsinbajoLanterns and brightly coloured lamps fill downtown Cairo, like many of Egypt’s streets in celebration of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. But after the shock settled, many reverted to supporting Real Madrid, one of the most popular clubs in Egypt, along with Barcelona. One man even came wearing the shirt of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Source: Punch May 27, 2018 12:56 UTC