‘Do Him Justice’: Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan makes passionate plea for Mohamed Salah to be Ballon d’Or winner
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Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan has made a passionate plea for Mohamed Salah to be awarded the Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual football award, at the ceremony held in Paris.
Hassan highlighted Salah’s remarkable achievements in the Premier League, emphasizing that Salah deserves the Ballon d’Or for overcoming obstacles and maintaining top performance over many years. He praised Salah’s talent, discipline, creativity, and sustained excellence in arguably the world's strongest league, stating that the Egyptian forward has become an inspiration for aspiring athletes.
Hassan’s message appealed to the award decision-makers to "do him justice," reflecting the hopes of millions of fans and Egyptians worldwide who believe Salah’s achievements merit this historic recognition.
In the 2024/25 season, Salah delivered an outstanding performance by scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists in the Premier League. He won multiple individual accolades, including the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards, and was widely acknowledged as the league’s best player. Despite this, he faces tough competition from other nominees like PSG’s Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal.
Although Salah has not yet won the Ballon d’Or, his consistent top-ten finishes and sustained excellence in football have reinforced his reputation as one of the world’s elite players. Hassan’s appeal was thus not only a plea for a trophy but also a call to recognize Salah’s legacy as one of the greatest in Egyptian, Arab, African, and global football history.
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