FORMER Spurs striker Mido faces a year in a Saudi prison, according to reports yesterday.

The ex-Egypt international was sacked from his post as manager of Saudi side Al-Wehda on Wednesday after he was accused of “insulting one of Al-Wehda fans on Twitter.”

Mido — who also played for Middlesbrough, West Ham, Wigan, Ajax, Marseille and Roma — was recently reported to have “offensively” replied to one of his team’s fans on Twitter, using “immoral” words.

The 36-year-old footballer later denied the accusation, claiming that his Twitter account had been hacked.

“Thanks to Al-Wehda board and thanks to the fans,” he said on Twitter.

“I held the responsibility in tough conditions and with the support of God, the board, the players’ dedication, the technical, the administrative and the medical staff I was able to lead the team to outstanding performance and results which were hailed by everyone.”

A Saudi lawyer pointed out in a press statement that the citizen, who was allegedly cursed by Mido, had the right to resort to the local police and sue him. According to Saudi anti-crime laws, the lawyer explained, anyone who violates the private life of another through smartphones was subject to “one-year imprisonment and a 500,000 Saudi riyal (about £102,000) fine, or one of the two penalties.”