Introduction:
As an international football fan, I am deeply disturbed by the recent video released by Liverpool Football Club in which Jamie Carragher ranked the club’s all-time greatest players. This video was released immediately following Mohamed Salah’s announcement of his departure, and it placed Salah sixth on the list — a ranking that is not only unfair but clearly biased. This decision, coupled with Carragher’s long-standing history of public criticism towards Salah, shows a clear lack of respect for the player and the global fanbase that supports him.

Why This Matters:
Carragher’s ranking of Salah, coming right after Salah’s incredible achievement of winning the Premier League and another PFA Player of the Year award — promises Carragher himself made years ago — demonstrates a stark contradiction. Despite Salah’s unmatched contributions to Liverpool, including multiple major trophies, Carragher has consistently downplayed his impact. This lack of recognition is deeply troubling, and it’s impossible to ignore the possibility of racial and cultural bias at play.

Salah’s status as a Muslim Arab player, and his immense influence both on and off the pitch, has made him an international icon, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. It is disheartening to see a player who has done so much for the club and for global football treated with such disrespect, particularly when no other English or white player would ever face such criticism from a former club legend in the same circumstances.

The timing of this video, released after Salah’s departure was announced, is also deeply problematic. It feels as though there is an intentional attempt to undermine Salah’s legacy and belittle the fans who have supported him through thick and thin — many of whom are international, Muslim, or from marginalized communities who find inspiration in his rise to greatness. For Muslims and fans of color, seeing their hero treated with such disregard sends a painful message: that their support, loyalty, and contributions are not valued by the club in the same way as others.

What We’re Asking For:
We urge Liverpool Football Club to take the following actions:

Issue a public apology to Mohamed Salah for the disrespect shown to him in the ranking video and its release timing.
Remove the video from all official channels, as it undermines Salah’s legacy and disrespects his contributions to the club and the global fanbase.
Acknowledge Salah’s incredible contributions to Liverpool, both as a player and as a cultural icon, and show respect for the international fanbase who have supported him.

Conclusion:
The global fanbase, especially those who have looked up to Salah as a role model, deserve better. His contributions to Liverpool, as well as his status as a Muslim Arab footballer who has shattered barriers, should be celebrated — not diminished. The handling of this situation has been deeply disheartening to fans all around the world, particularly for those who view Salah as more than just a footballer, but as a symbol of hope and pride. We ask Liverpool FC to take responsibility for this misstep, apologize, and remove the video in order to preserve the dignity of one of their greatest ever players.

Sign the petition to stand in solidarity with Mohamed Salah and to demand an apology and the removal of this disrespectful video from Liverpool FC.