Since then, the trophy has been awarded annually to the winner of Europe's second-tier club competition. In doing so, he became the joint-fourth fastest player to achieve the milestone, alongside Fernando Torres, and behind only Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Salah controversially received the 2018 FIFA Puskás Award for goal of the year, the winning strike his goal at Anfield in his first Merseyside derby, [144] [145] prompting online protests against the decision.

The cup was the subject of massive controversy; it was stolen in Brazil, stolen in England, hidden during World War II, and later permanently given to Brazil. He then provided an assist to Khouma Babacar just two minutes after scoring; the match ended in a 3–1 win for Fiorentina. The current trophy bears the names of every team that has won the league since the 1960-1961 season. Qatar Sports Investments has a strong foothold in European soccer as the owner of Paris Saint-Germain. Mohamed Salah in tears as Champions League final ends in early injury heartbreak after Sergio Ramos challenge".

In addition, his goal in the 68th minute that game was later voted as Premier League Goal of the Month. Liverpool talisman sets Premier League assist record for African player in dramatic victory at Wolves". citation needed] During the 2010–11 season Salah continued earning minutes on the pitch, eventually becoming a regular in the team. I have sacrificed a lot for my career, to come from a village to go to Cairo, and to be an Egyptian at this level is unbelievable for me. On 1 June, after missing the semi-final due to injury, Salah scored Liverpool's first goal in a 2–0 win over Tottenham in the 2019 Champions League final from a penalty.

Manager Jürgen Klopp said the news was important as a statement of intent in terms of Liverpool's status in the football world in having Salah commit himself further to the club. Liverpool narrowly missed out on the chance to achieve a historic quadruple, coming second in the 2021–22 Premier League and the Champions League but winning both the EFL Cup and the FA Cup. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. In 2006, he joined the youth team of Al Mokawloon Al Arab aged 14 after being spotted by a scout who had originally come to watch another child play but was distracted by Salah.On 9 December, Salah scored his 200th goal for Liverpool in a 2–1 win away to Crystal Palace in the Premier League to become the fifth player at the club to reach the landmark, following Ian Rush, Roger Hunt, Gordon Hodgson and Billy Liddell. On 16 June 2019, Salah provided two assists after coming on as a substitute in 3–1 win over Guinea in friendly warm-up game for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, wearing the captain's armband for the first time in his international career.

Salah scored the winning goal for Fiorentina against Inter Milan on 1 March, his third goal in Serie A. On 20 September, Salah scored his first goal of the season against Sassuolo to help Roma salvage a point as the match ended in a 2–2 draw. Salah has achieved numerous individual accolades, including two PFA Players' Player of the Year awards, three Premier League Golden Boots, the Premier League Player of the Season, the Premier League Playmaker of the Season, finished third for the Best FIFA Men's Player in 2018 and 2021, and finished fifth in the 2019 and 2022 FIFA Ballon d'Or.The richest football clubs in the world are usually those that are part of the top European leagues, such as the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga. On 24 April, he scored in a 1–1 draw with Newcastle United, to become the first Liverpool player to score 20 goals in three different Premier League campaigns. On 24 June 2020, he scored as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 4–0 at home, as the team edged closer to securing the title.

Following the Port Said Stadium riot on 1 February 2012, the Egyptian Premier League was suspended, and on 10 March, the Egyptian Football Association announced their decision to cancel the remainder of the season. He made his official Basel debut in a UEFA Champions League preliminary stage match against the Norwegian club Molde on 8 August, coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute.Official Declaration of the preliminary list of the Egyptian team for the Nations of Africa (Translation)". On 11 September, Fiorentina filed a complaint to FIFA, claiming that Chelsea had breached the agreed contract when they allowed Salah to join Roma on loan. Nor is the Qatari league likely to challenge the popularity of the English Premier League, Champions League or even the Saudi league. Style of play Analysis Salah (pictured in 2018) is best known for his speed, dribbling ability and finishing.