Reports on Monday evening suggested that Egypt and Liverpool’s iconic footballer Mohamed Salah donated EGP 3 million (USD 156,820) to the families and victims of the Abu Sefein Church fire, which took place in Giza on 14 August and killed at least 41 people. The news was first shared by television presenter Ibrahim Abdel Gawad, who shared the news on his Twitter page. محمد صلاح يتبرع ب ٣ مليون جنيه لضحايا كنيسة ابو سيفين .. لا جديد يحكي ولا قديم يعاد ❤️#الملهم — Ibrahim Abdel Gawad (@ibrahimabdgawad) August 15, 2022 Ibrahim’s news of Salah’s donation spread quickly across Egypt, with many other prominent figures in Egypt praising Salah for his reported donation. However, Cairo24 later reported that the donation did not occur. In its report, Cairo24 cited a Facebook post by parliamentarian Emad Khalil denying the donation took place. In the Facebook post, Emad praises Mohamed Salah for offering his condolences, but adds that “[Salah] did not donate to the victims”. In statements to Egyptian Streets, Emad confirmed that Salah has “not yet” donated any funds. Meanwhile, neither Salah nor his representatives have confirmed nor denied reports of the donation….
Did Mohamed Salah Donate EGP 3 Million to Egypt Church Fire Victims?
August 16, 2022
