Ibrahima Konaté Reveals Mohamed Salah's Experience with Discrimination at Paris Airport
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté recounts an incident where teammate Mohamed Salah faced discriminatory behavior from staff at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
In a recent interview, Ibrahima Konaté, defender for Liverpool FC, shared an incident highlighting the discrimination faced by his teammate, Mohamed Salah, at Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport. Konaté described how airport staff initially treated Salah with disrespect, unaware of his identity. He noted that once Salah was recognized by other passengers, the staff's demeanor changed, and they began addressing him as 'Mr. Salah.' Konaté emphasized that such incidents reflect a broader issue of discriminatory attitudes, where individuals are respected based on their fame rather than their inherent dignity. He also shared personal experiences of facing racism in France, despite representing the national team, underscoring the pervasive nature of the problem.