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Mohamed Salah

Also known as: Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah — Egyptian striker who left Liverpool after nine years with 257 goals, now captaining Egypt at the 2026 World Cup.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The Dutch centre-back follows Mohamed Salah in ending months of speculation by extending his stay at Anfield.

    Liverpool's troubled season unacceptable, says Van Dijk
  3. Citizen Digital

    The depleted Reds, shorn of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, battled back from 2-0 down to level at 2-2 before Kobbie Mainoo's late winner.

    Man Utd job feels 'natural' to Carrick
  4. The Standard

    Slot's side arrived at Old Trafford depleted, without the forward trio of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, all out with injury.United sensed blood and were well worthy of their early two-goal lead.

    Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
  5. Citizen Digital

    Slot's side arrived at Old Trafford depleted without the forward trio of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak through injury.

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  6. The Standard

    Slot's side arrived at Old Trafford depleted without the forward trio of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak through injury.United sensed blood and were well worthy of their early two-goal lead.

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  7. Citizen Digital

    Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot By AFP May 01, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah stretches for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN)

    Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot
  8. April 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool 'expect Salah to be available' before Anfield exit By AFP April 30, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Liverpool's Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah applauds the fans following the English Pr

    Liverpool 'expect Salah to be available' before Anfield exit
  10. Citizen Digital

    Mohamed Salah limped off in the second half at Anfield holding his hamstring with less than a month of his glittering career with the Reds remaining.

    Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win

Monday 22 June

  1. Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 in first World Cup win

    Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G match, earning their first World Cup victory and moving top of the group on four points, needing only a draw against Iran to reach the last 32.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Marmoush seeks World Cup breakthrough for Egypt against New Zealand

    Omar Marmoush will lead Egypt against New Zealand in Vancouver, seeking Egypt's first World Cup victory in eight games and a chance to step out of Mohamed Salah's shadow. Egypt, a seven-time African continental champion, has never advanced past the group stage at the World Cup.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Gaza residents gather to watch World Cup amid power outages

    In central Gaza, where power outages are frequent and neighborhoods remain devastated from a two-year war, residents gathered in darkness to watch World Cup matches on a brightly lit screen, with Belgian and Egyptian fans united in their passion for the tournament. A Palestinian Football Association member described the World Cup as not trivial for Gazans.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Liverpool signs Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million

    Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Egypt draws 1–1 with Belgium, sparks World Cup breakthrough hopes

    Egypt drew 1–1 with Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, with the performance renewing belief that a near-century wait for a World Cup breakthrough may be within reach.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Belgium draws with Egypt in World Cup group opener

    Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring for Egypt before Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalize. Egypt remains without a World Cup victory across four tournaments.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Spain drawn 0-0 by World Cup debutant Cape Verde

    Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Egyptian defender Abdelmaguid fulfils childhood dream at World Cup

    Zamalek's Hossam Abdelmaguid, 25, said his childhood dream of playing at the World Cup has come sooner than expected, as Egypt targets a deep run in North America. The defender aims to help Egypt achieve more than winning a World Cup match for the first time, and said the team will not be burdened by fan expectations despite being in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Liverpool in advanced talks to hire Andoni Iraola

    Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot, who was sacked after a turbulent second season. The club has reportedly agreed a deal in principle with the Spaniard, with sporting director Richard Hughes spearheading the recruitment.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sack Slot; Iraola set to replace him

    Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Salah, De Bruyne, Lukaku face World Cup groups

    Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool after nine years

    Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Slot confident he will remain Liverpool manager next season

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future on Thursday, saying he has "every reason to believe" he will be in charge next season despite the club's disappointing campaign and sitting fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Arsenal.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Slot confident he will remain Liverpool manager next season

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future, saying he has "every reason to believe" he will remain in charge despite a disappointing campaign that left the club fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Arsenal, a year after winning the title in his first season.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Liverpool manager Slot expects turnaround next season

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed confidence he can win back fan support by improving the team next season, following a disappointing campaign marked by a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and fan frustration over tactical decisions.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Liverpool draws Chelsea, moves closer to Champions League

    Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea on Saturday after Ryan Gravenberch's strike was cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick. Liverpool now has a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth with three games remaining.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Liverpool manager says final wins won't erase season failure

    Arne Slot said that even three wins in Liverpool's final Premier League matches would not silence critics following their disappointing title defence. The Reds are fourth in the table and focused on securing Champions League qualification with matches remaining against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Liverpool captain van Dijk calls season "unacceptable" after loss

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United left them in fourth place in the Premier League and fighting to qualify for the Champions League.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Carrick says Manchester United job feels natural after securing Champions League

    Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-2 in Champions League race

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 for Champions League qualification

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, coming from behind after being 2-0 down at half-time. Kobbie Mainoo's goal secured the win and manager Michael Carrick's position for next season.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man Utd beats Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League place

    Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2, with Kobbie Mainoo's goal securing the victory and United's return to Champions League football after a two-year absence. United led 2-0 early but conceded two goals before Mainoo's late strike sealed the win.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 1 May

  1. Salah expects return before season end, Slot confirms

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah, who will leave at the end of the campaign, "deserves a big send-off" and expects the 33-year-old to return from a minor muscle injury before the season concludes, though not in Sunday's match against Manchester United.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Liverpool expect Salah available before end of season

    Liverpool FC said Wednesday that Mohamed Salah is expected to be available to play again before the season ends, after a suspected hamstring injury forced him off in Saturday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. Salah, who will leave the club at the end of the season after nine years, was a 33-year-old Egypt international.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arsenal regain Premier League top spot with win over Newcastle

    Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, moving the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League. Manchester City remain close behind on the same points but with fewer goals scored, with Arsenal able to extend their advantage before City's next match.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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