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Former Egypt international Mido has become the latest figure from the nation to champion Mohamed Salah's Ballon d'Or bid.
The Liverpool sensation is amongst four Reds players who have secured spots on the 30-man 2025 shortlist for football's most prestigious individual honour.
Salah provided the lion's share Liverpool's goals and assists as they clinched Premier League glory in Arne Slot's maiden season as head coach.
Consequently, the forward has garnered substantial support for the Ballon d'Or from Egyptian football legends.
The most recent endorsement comes from Mido, who represented numerous English sides including Tottenham Hotspur and Middlesbrough.
Give him what he deserves the Ballon d'Or."
Salah earlier received similar backing from Egyptian national team manager Hossam Hassan, who declared: "Considering the hardships he encountered along his journey, he deserves it.!
Our prayers and the prayers of all Egyptians and all Salah's fans around the world, that Salah should be the winner of the Ballon d'Or to be the best crowning of the career of a great player that may not be repeated again in our history of Egyptian, Arab and African football, but also international."
But turning this aspiration into reality won't be straightforward?
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