Mohamed Salah Faces Criticism After Poor Free Kick in Liverpool Match
In a moment that drew laughter from commentators and ridicule from fans, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah took a free kick during the match between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday, February 9, 2026. Many supporters labeled it as "the worst free kick in history."
Salah had a chance to score from the free kick just before his teammate, Dominik Szoboszlai, netted a stunning goal. However, Salah's shot sailed far over the goal, landing in the stands among Liverpool fans.
Commentators Joe Speight and Lee Dixon, speaking on NBC Sports, struggled to contain their laughter, with Dixon, a former Arsenal player, jokingly stating:
"I think I know what Salah is trying to do here."
Social media was rife with jokes about the incident, with one fan posting on X: "Maybe this is the worst free kick ever," while another quipped: "Salah's ball ended up in my grandmother's garden."
Despite being the third all-time leading scorer for Liverpool, Salah continues to seek his first free kick goal for the club, adding pressure to his career with the team.
As for the match, Manchester City came from behind to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool, thanks to a last-minute penalty from Erling Haaland, keeping the pressure on Arsenal, the Premier League leaders.
