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Salah’s u-turn on teammate's sexual harassment scandal divides Egyptians

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Mohamed Salah has been criticised for his perceived support for Amr Warda (R) who was thrown out of the Egypt squad following sexual harassment claims before being reinstated [Courtesy]

Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has reignited heated views about a sexual harassment scandal involving his national team-mate Amr Warda in a CNN interview which aired Monday.

After Salah sent controversial tweets that demanded the disgraced Warda be given a "second chance" during this year's Africa Cup of Nations held in Egypt, Salah directly addressed his revised stance.

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