The official account of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), for the World Cup competitions, celebrated the birthday of Mohamed Aboutrika, the legend of Al-Ahly Club and the former Egyptian national team.
The FIFA account published a special picture of Abu Trika, and commented on it: “Oh Trika… Oh Abu, a red silk shirt,” which are the words of the famous song released by Al-Ahly club fans, as an expression of their great love for the legend of their former team.
Abu Trika retired while participating with Al-Ahly in the 2013 Club World Cup, but he became an Egyptian and Arab icon, and FIFA celebrates him to the point that it chose him in its latest report on the upcoming sporting event “the 2025 Club World Cup” among the legends of the Egyptian Al-Ahly club, describing him as “the greatest players.” In the history of Egypt, and the best in the history of Al-Ahly.”
Abu Trika deserved to become the pride of the Arabs without competition, with his positions that remained present even after his retirement, increasing his popularity more than it was when he was a player. He was never satisfied with being a sports analyst on the “BeIN Sports” channels, but rather he made it a platform to direct public opinion to talk. On important issues, most notably the Palestinian issue.
Abu Trika’s last position, during the broadcast of the matches of the last round of European leagues, attracted remarkable reactions, during which he criticized the silence towards the Israeli massacres in Gaza and Lebanon, and was widely popular on digital platforms. Activists and bloggers praised him, and considered that the former player presented an ideal model for celebrities. Arabs.
The former Egyptian star’s message was strongly worded, during which he denounced the countries of the world’s sufficiency in issuing letters of denunciation and condemnation of what is happening with the Palestinians, despite the burning and death of the people of Gaza on the air for more than a year.
He told those he described as “a group, God forbid,” that “the Americans are covered and the Zionists are naked,” before urging them to remain neutral without the help of the United States of America and Israel.
He also sent an emotional message to the people of Gaza, in which he said, “We are currently walking with our heads bowed because we have become without dignity, and we have not helped you or stood by your side,” continuing, “Forgive us, and perhaps God Almighty will forgive me.”
He added, “The number of martyrs reached about 50,000, and the people of Gaza have gone a month without any aid entering. 14 months is enough. Take a pause. You are not small, we are big countries, and the Arabs have their value and importance, and what is happening is forbidden.”
He concluded his speech to the people of Gaza and Lebanon: “These people are resisting and striving (and those who strive for Us, We will surely guide them to Our ways), and our Lord, Glory be to Him, is with them.”