Referee Victor Gomes has defended his handling of Mohamed Salah during last weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final following his sarcastic gesture directed towards the Liverpool forward.
Salah was unable to fire the Pharaohs to victory in Sunday's showpiece fixture in Cameroon and was unable to pose many threats during the first half as Senegal attempted to stamp their authority on proceedings.
The Liverpool forward then allowed his frustration to get the better of him in the 38th minute of the match after his Egyptian team-mate Hamdi Fathi was brandished a yellow card.