Egyptian lawyer files 1 billion euro lawsuit against Ramos for Salah tackle

An Egyptian lawyer has filed a 1-billion-euro lawsuit against Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos for injuring Mohamed Salah during the Champions League final in Kiev -- an injury which has put the Egypt star’s World Cup participation in doubt.  

The Egyptian forward, who has scored 44 goals for Liverpool this season and was supposed to be the torchbearer for his nation's hopes at the upcoming World Cup, was brought down by Sergio Ramos and landed forcefully on his shoulder. He attempted to play on, but ultimately had to be replaced.

Appearing in an Egyptian TV channel Sada El-Balad, the lawyer named Wahba announced that he filed a complaint to FIFA, accusing Ramos of deliberately inflicting ‘physical and psychological harm’ on Egypt and its most celebrated footballer.

Before Salah’s injury, Liverpool were threatening the Real Madrid goal on regular occasions, with Salah’s presence on the pitch alone giving thrust to Liverpool attacks.

"Ramos intentionally injured Mo Salah and should be punished for his actions," he claimed. "I've filed a lawsuit and a complaint to FIFA,” Wahba said.

"I'll ask for compensation, which could exceed €1 billion, for the physical and psychological harm that Ramos gave Salah and the Egyptian people,” he added.

While it is highly unlikely that Wahba will win any compensation, he has however pledged to donate the winnings to the state’s Long Live Egypt Fund, goal.com reported.

Earlier, a petition had appeared on change.org website, urging UEFA and FIFA to punish Ramos for his abrasive foul. The petition garnered over 300,000 signatures, indicating how Ramos became public enemy in both Liverpool and Egypt.

It was feared the injury had ruled Salah out of the June 14-July 15 World Cup, but on Sunday the Reds' striker said he was "confident" he would be back in time.

Salah will reportedly travel to Spain for treatment on the injured shoulder. According to an EFA statement Salah will be accompanied by Liverpool's medical staff "for the duration of the treatment period", having "started his rehabilitation on Sunday".