After the controversy, Mohamed Salah comments on his "Buddhist temple visit"

Mo Salah inside Ekoin Temple in Tokyo

 After the controversy, Mohamed Salah comments on his "Buddhist temple visit"

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, Liverpool player, said his visit to a Buddhist temple in Tokyo was "inspiring," in his first comment after the widespread controversy sparked by his appearance inside the temple with a number of his teammates.

Salah wrote on his Twitter account: "A wonderful preseason. Thank you so much to everyone in Hong Kong and Japan. The visit to Ekkoin Temple was inspiring." During the team's preseason tour of Asia, which included Hong Kong and Japan, Mohamed Salah participated in a visit to Ekkoin Temple in Tokyo. This visit was part of the cultural activities Liverpool FC has included in its schedule, aiming to introduce its players to the cultures of the people they visit.

Mohamed Salah appeared in a video and photos shared by the English team, touring the historic Buddhist temple with his teammates, which is one of Tokyo's most prominent tourist attractions that attracts visitors from around the world. However, the visit sparked widespread controversy on social media platforms in Egypt, with some followers expressing reservations about Salah's appearance inside a Buddhist temple, while others considered the visit an expression of cultural openness.

Liverpool's preparations for the new season

Liverpool is preparing to face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday evening, where the Reds will participate as last season's Premier League champions. This Asian tour is part of the team's preparations for the new season and has witnessed significant interaction from fans in the cities the team visited, with particular interest in Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah.