The former Dutch international didn't have the best time at Anfield, something that he certainly believes was partially down to the manager at the time: Rafael Benitez.
Keeping up to date with the football news, Babel tweeted out an article that highlighted how Benitez was getting criticism at Real Madrid for being too defensive.
In response, a Liverpool fan replied to say that Benitez was in a good position in his career, and Babel should maybe place the blame somewhere else.
@Shannxo i think u should concentrate on growing some tits instead of speaking about football... Ur a girl.. Stay in ur lane..
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) August 28, 2015
Understandably, that did not get a good reaction online, but Babel made things worse when he attempted to clarify what he meant.
Atleast let your brother or your boyfriend make the comment then we can argue...
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) August 28, 2015
Not gonna argue with a lil girl, with all the respect.. C'mon now
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) August 28, 2015
" fans " been calling me names over the years and i should see that as a supporter? Nahh.. Just as human as you are kid..
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) August 28, 2015
And the funny part of this all... These same internet trolls would ask me for a picture in real life? Really Ninja??
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) August 28, 2015
Babel then continued to tweet to say that he wasn't trying to say you can't be a football fan if you're a woman, but that he personally wouldn't argue with a woman about football, before then tweeting out his phone number so that people could get in touch with him if they wanted to talk about it personally.
My number if u wanna cuss me out personally +1 (323) 446-2109
— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) August 28, 2015
Babel currently plays for Al-Ain FC in Abu Dhabi.
