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Mohamed Salah

Also known as: Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah · former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah — Egyptian forward who departed Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August 2026 after nine seasons.

2026-04-252026-11-06

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scare By AFP June 28, 2026 11:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's Mohamed Salah controls the ball ahead of Iran's Milad Mohammadi during the FIFA World …

    Egypt coach optimistic about Salah after injury scare
  3. The Standard

    … Egypt though go into the round of 32 and coach Hossam Hassan played down worries over star player Mohamed Salah, who was substituted after taking a knock. …

    Kane, Bellingham on target as England win World Cup group
  4. The Standard

    … The Pharaohs have five points in Group G and carry themselves with the assurance of a team built for the long haul, not simply assembled around Mohamed Salah and told to hope for the best. …

    Why Africa's World Cup triumphs hold lessons for Harambee Stars head of Afcon 2027
  5. Citizen Digital

    … The draw was enough, however, for Egypt to qualify for the round of 32, coach Hossam Hassan playing down worries over star player Mohamed Salah. …

    England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
  6. The Standard

    … He made an impact midway through the second half when he curling goalbound shot was deflected for a corner.Mohamed Salah was removed in the 57th minute, looking decidedly unhappy as he exited to make way for Zizo but the former Liverpool legend will no doubt have a role to play w …

    Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
  7. The Standard

    … The draw was enough, however, for Egypt to qualify for the round of 32, coach Hossam Hassan playing down worries over star player Mohamed Salah. …

    England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
  8. The Standard

    … Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt's scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minutes of the Group G match in Vancouver. …

    Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history
  9. Citizen Digital

    Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero By AFP June 21, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Omar Marmoush (C) in action during the second half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G m …

    Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Dozens of men and boys stood transfixed as they watched Belgium play Egypt -- a much-anticipated fixture for Palestinian football fans eager to witness the prowess of their idol, Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah. …

    Bittersweet World Cup for Gaza's football fans
  11. The Standard

    … Munoz is a graduate of Barcelona's La Masia youth academy and went on to join Real Madrid, where he made just two appearances, before moving to Osasuna in July 2025.Munoz can play on either flank and will help Iraola fill the huge void left by Mohamed Salah's close-season departu …

    Liverpool agree deal to sign Spain forward Munoz from Osasuna

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Liverpool captain praises teenage winger Ngumoha after Champions League win

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said there was "much more to come" from 18-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha after the teenager's assists and performance helped Liverpool stage a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Villarreal in the Champions League, overcoming a 2-0 deficit.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra, Nigeria lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau away, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during the second matchday of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Tuesday. Algeria drew 2-2 with Burundi after trailing by two goals.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ghana, Nigeria, Cape Verde lose in AFCON 2027 qualifying

    Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia in Accra after leading by two goals, Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda at home in shock results during 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on Tuesday.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    Liverpool announced the signing of France winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain on August 31, 2026, for a reported fee of €125 million plus €20 million in easily achievable bonuses (£124 million total), making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Liverpool manager Iraola hopeful on PSG winger Barcola pursuit

    Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the club is hunting for more wingers, with transfer talks for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola reported to be on track for a deal worth up to £120 million. Liverpool have also been linked with Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr as potential signings to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah's departure.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Fabinho joins Trabzonspor on two-year deal, reunites with Salah

    Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, 32, signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor as a free agent after three seasons at Saudi club Al-Ittihad, earning 4 million euros per year. He rejoins former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, who has already scored twice in his first Turkish league start.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

  1. Liverpool captain Van Dijk calls season unacceptable after draw

    Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a disappointing season that cost manager Arne Slot his job in May, though he called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, with a 99th-minute penalty equaliser from Dominik Szoboszlai.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Liverpool and City begin seasons without Salah and Guardiola

    Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Iraola seeks wingers as Liverpool adjusts after Salah departure

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Van Dijk demands Liverpool improve after poor season

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Mohamed Salah signs two-year Trabzonspor contract from Liverpool

    Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has completed a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract, earning 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and merchandise revenue. The 34-year-old Egyptian international departs the Premier League after nine years with Liverpool, during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul for Trabzonspor transfer

    Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor after nine seasons with Liverpool. The 34-year-old is scheduled to undergo a medical before traveling to Trabzon.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kenyans searched widely beyond match results during 2026 World Cup

    Google data shows Kenyan football fans searched for far more than match results during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing curiosity about football traditions, technology, players and shared viewing experiences. The most searched matches in Kenya were France versus Morocco, Brazil versus Norway, Brazil versus Japan, Norway versus England, and Portugal versus Spain.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Andoni Iraola pledges authenticity as new Liverpool manager

    Andoni Iraola, appointed as the new manager of English Premier League side Liverpool, said he wants to enjoy the "magic" of the role while remaining true to himself and not changing fundamentally. The 44-year-old former Bournemouth boss, who replaced Arne Slot after Liverpool sacked the Dutchman a year following his Premier League title win, acknowledged the club's massive stature and the scrutiny that comes with it.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 10 July

  1. Egypt team welcomed home after best World Cup showing

    Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Messi's form sustains Argentina's World Cup title defense

    Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far as defending champion Argentina advances to the quarter-final against Switzerland, with the team winning all five of their games despite gruelling knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Egypt celebrates best World Cup run after last-16 exit

    Hundreds of supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 loss to Argentina following a 3-2 comeback. Egypt achieved their first-ever World Cup win and reached the last 16 for the first time after beating Australia on penalties.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Egypt files World Cup complaint against French referee Letexier

    Egypt's Football Federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing mistakes and double standards.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Argentina stages World Cup comeback, beats Egypt three-two

    Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 32, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez securing victory in stoppage time, allowing the holders to reach the quarter-finals.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Argentina face Egypt in World Cup quarter-final battle

    Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Messi's Argentina face Salah's Egypt in World Cup last 16

    Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Argentina stages epic comeback to beat Egypt, reach World Cup quarters

    Argentina came from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez sealing the turnaround in stoppage time. Egypt protested controversial officiating decisions, including a disallowed goal and a red card to a coaching staff member.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 6 July

  1. Salah scores penalty chip as Egypt beats Australia in World Cup shootout

    Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty to help Egypt defeat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time with a knockout victory. The Egypt captain said he decided at the last moment to attempt the chip under pressure and called it historic for his country, which has never previously qualified past the group stage.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Salah scores Panenka penalty as Egypt beats Australia in shootout

    Mohamed Salah chipped in a Panenka penalty to help Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing Egypt to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in a knockout match.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 3 July

  1. Cape Verde faces Argentina in World Cup knockout match

    Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Salah starts for Egypt in World Cup knockout versus Australia

    Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the Round of 32 World Cup match against Australia on Friday in Texas after recovering from a hamstring injury that forced him off in Egypt's final group game.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Egypt coach unsure if Salah starts World Cup knockout match

    Egypt coach Hossam Hassan cast doubt on whether Mohamed Salah will start their World Cup last-32 fixture with Australia on Friday following a hamstring problem. Salah was forced off in the 57th minute of Egypt's final group game against Iran a week prior.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Australian speedster Jordan Bos emerges at World Cup 2026

    Australian winger Jordan Bos, clocked as faster than Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in pure speed, is expected to play a key role when Australia faces Egypt in the World Cup last 32 in Texas, with neither nation having won a knockout match at the tournament.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Egypt progresses from World Cup group stage for first time

    Egypt advanced from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history after a 1–1 draw against Iran, finishing runners-up in their group on goal difference.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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