Salah at center stage as Egypt boss makes bold Ballon d’Or push
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Ballon d'Or nominees 2025The football world gathers tonight in Paris as anticipation builds for the crowning of the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner.
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has delivered an impassioned plea on behalf of Mohamed Salah, urging the footballing world to finally give the Liverpool star the recognition he deserves.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola voiced his admiration, admitting: “I want Salah to win the Ballon d’Or.
What he did last season was special.”
Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro was even more direct: “For me, the Ballon d’Or winner SHOULD BE Mo Salah.
The most balanced player last season was Salah.”
With endorsements spanning from Egypt’s national coach to Premier League rivals and European icons, the push for Salah has gathered remarkable momentum in the hours leading up to the ceremony.
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The numbers behind Salah’s campaign underline why the support is so strong.
He led Liverpool to their first Premier League title in five years, finishing with 34 goals and 23 assists across competitions.
Should Salah claim victory, it would be Africa’s first Ballon d’Or since George Weah in 1995—an achievement that would etch his name not only in Egyptian and Arab football history but in the global game as well.
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