FORMER Spurs striker Mido has thanked his critics… after losing almost six stone.
The Egyptian revealed he was inspired by fans who “mocked” him for his weight.
Mido, 35, has even told the gaffer of the Egyptian national team he’s in contention to replace Mohamed Salah at the World Cup after his dramatic weight loss.
He posted a picture of himself on Twitter alongside the caption: “Lost 37 kilos so far.. 15 to go!!
“Thanks to everyone who criticised me!! Thanks to everyone who mocked me!!
“You changed my life you made me change my lifestyle to take good care of myself once more!!
“Thanks to everyone who helped my restart my journey again!!”
Mido piled on the pounds after hanging up his boots in 2013.
Mr Cuper I know you are desperate for a striker who can hold up the ball for you on the counter attack!! I scored a goal every two games for Egypt so you can guarantee a goal from me at the Worldcup out of the three games in our group!!
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— Mido (@midoahm) May 30, 2018
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The former Middlesbrough man earned 51 caps for his country but will be cheering on Egypt from his sofa during the World Cup in Russia.
And he will be hoping main man Salah will be fit to start after dislocating his shoulder in the Champions League final.
The Egyptian FA tweeted: “After the meeting of Abu Rida and the doctor of the national team in Spain today, the Football Association reaffirms Salah in the World Cup, God willing, will not exceed the absence of three weeks.”
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