Mo Salah Shares Adorable—but Chaotic—Moment Teaching Daughter Makka to Swim
As summer approaches and families around the world prepare for beach vacations and poolside fun, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is already diving into dad duties—quite literally. The Egyptian football icon recently took to social media to share a rare and heartwarming glimpse into his personal life: a swimming lesson with his young daughter, Makka.
Known for his clinical composure on the pitch and calm demeanor under pressure, Salah seemed the perfect candidate to guide his daughter through her first steps—or strokes—toward becoming a confident swimmer. But as any parent will tell you, teaching a child to swim is rarely smooth sailing. And even Mo Salah, one of football’s most focused professionals, found himself hilariously out of his depth.
The video, shared on Salah’s Instagram Stories and later reposted by fan pages, shows the 31-year-old forward gently encouraging Makka at the edge of a shallow pool. Dressed in swim trunks and sunglasses, Salah appears relaxed and playful, offering Makka support as she nervously dips her toes into the water.
“Let’s go, just like we practiced,” Salah says in a warm, reassuring voice. Makka, wearing a bright pink floaty and a hesitant expression, clings tightly to her father’s arm.
The lesson starts well enough, with Makka cautiously entering the water under Salah’s watchful eye. But within minutes, the mood shifts. Splashing, squealing, and dramatic exits from the pool ensue as Makka repeatedly escapes to the poolside, declaring with exaggerated flair, “No, Baba, I’m not ready!”
What was supposed to be a quiet bonding moment soon turned into a hilarious back-and-forth between the two. Despite Salah’s persistent encouragement and comical attempts to demonstrate basic strokes, Makka’s playful resistance—and impressive ability to negotiate her way out of every attempt—proved too much even for him.
Viewers were quick to point out the humor in the clip, especially the moment Salah throws his hands up in mock defeat, laughing, “You win, Makka. We’ll try again next week!”
The moment has since gone viral, drawing thousands of likes and comments from fans around the world. Many praised Salah for showing his more relatable, off-the-pitch side. “This is the content we didn’t know we needed,” wrote one fan. “King Mo getting humbled by a 10-year-old in a pink floaty!”
This isn’t the first time Salah has shared glimpses of his life as a father. From bringing Makka onto the pitch during trophy celebrations to celebrating birthdays and family holidays, the Liverpool forward often emphasizes how central his role as a dad is to his identity.
In past interviews, Salah has spoken about wanting his children to grow up grounded, despite the fame surrounding their family. “I want Makka to know that her dad works hard, not just on the pitch but at home too,” he once told a British magazine. “She teaches me patience more than anyone else ever could.”
This latest episode only reinforces that image. While Salah may command stadiums full of roaring fans, it’s clear that at home, he’s just “Baba”—a dad trying to teach his daughter how to float, swim, and perhaps one day dive confidently into life’s waters.
The viral moment also sparked a broader conversation about parenthood, with many parents sharing their own humorous tales of failed swimming lessons and the unpredictable joys of teaching life skills to young children.
“It’s a reminder that no matter how famous or successful you are, parenting levels the playing field,” said family psychologist Dr. Lena Farrow. “It’s messy, funny, and sometimes you just have to laugh and try again another day.”
While Makka’s swimming skills may still need work, it’s clear that the bond between father and daughter is rock-solid. And fans are already eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Salah family’s summer adventures.
One thing’s for sure: if Mo Salah can handle Champions League pressure and Premier League defenders, a few more splashy protests from Makka won’t slow him down for long.
