Mohamed Salah – Football Flame

Football news: Salah travels with Liverpool squad for Marseille clash

20Jan

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Football news: Salah travels with Liverpool squad for Marseille clash

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool speaks with Hugo Ekitike during a Liverpool FC Training Session at AXA Training Centre on January 20, 2026 in Kirkby, England. Mohamed Salah could make his Liverpool return in Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Marseille. The Egypt forward has been included in Arne Slot’s travelling squad after rejoining his team-mates for training on Tuesday following his exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations. However, France centre-back Ibrahima Konate was absent from the lunchtime session and the squad list due to personal reasons and it is understood he is already back in his homeland. Salah departed for international duty last month with his Anfield future seemingly in doubt following a dispute with head coach Slot. Having been being left out of the side for three match...

soccer club: Salah might be benched for Liverpool’s Leeds trip

5Dec

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soccer club: Salah might be benched for Liverpool’s Leeds trip

Mohamed Salah Arne Slot didn’t rule out further substitute appearances from Mohamed Salah as misfiring Liverpool prepare for their Premier League visit to Leeds United on Saturday. The ‘Egyptian King’ hasn’t started for two consecutive matches, including his side’s much anticipated 2-0 victory at West Ham to lift the pressure on the Reds’ boss. Although Slot made no guarantee Salah will regain his place in the starting lineup, he spoke highly of his professionalism in reaction to being left out. He said: “Every player is my mind to start matches because we have so many good players, and Mo has been such an exceptional player for us. “He wasn’t happy he wasn’t starting, it was a normal reaction for a player who is good enough to play for us – and I say that mildly as he’s bee...

World Cup news: Salah shines as Egypt seal qualification

9Oct

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World Cup news: Salah shines as Egypt seal qualification

Mohamed Salah Mohamed Salah has once again etched his name into Egyptian football history after inspiring his nation to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The Liverpool forward struck twice in a composed 3-0 victory over Djibouti, ensuring Egypt topped Group A in the CAF qualifying campaign. In a match that symbolised both his enduring brilliance and leadership, Salah’s performance reaffirmed his status as one of Africa’s most influential figures in world football. His goals — one a precise finish from close range, the other a delicate lob of rare quality — underlined his ability to decide games almost at will. The Pharaohs entered the fixture knowing that victory would guarantee their place at next summer’s finals. From the opening whistle, they played with a compo...

Premier league news: Salah nets as Liverpool inch to win at Burnley

14Sep

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Premier league news: Salah nets as Liverpool inch to win at Burnley

Liverpool Liverpool staged another dramatic late show as Mohamed Salah's stoppage-time penalty maintained their flawless start to the Premier League season and broke the hearts of battling Burnley. Burnley looked to have frustrated the champions until substitute Hannibal handled Jeremie Frimpong's cross deep into five minutes of additional time, allowing Salah to blast home the spot-kick in front of Liverpool's elated travelling fans. Salah's winner came just as Burnley were within touching distance of being the first team to take points off Liverpool this season. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot left new £125m British record signing Alexander Isak out of his squad while he continues to build up the former Newcastle United striker's fitness, but the Reds then ran into a claret w...

Mohamed Salah scores as Liverpool unleash £270m new signings against Athletic

5Aug

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Mohamed Salah scores as Liverpool unleash £270m new signings against Athletic

Mohamed Salah Liverpool showcased £270million-worth of new signings in the 3-2 friendly victory over Athletic Bilbao but the goals still went to established Premier League winners Mohamed Salah – who also missed a late penalty – and Cody Gakpo. Florian Wirtz’s first look at Anfield gave fans a glimpse of why the club made him their – and with add-ons potentially a British – record signing with some clever touches and interplay and almost the opening goal. Head coach Arne Slot believes the Germany international will replace the creativity they lost from the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. “I think there is always room for improvement in every department and we have added a few, in my opinion, extra weapons,” said the Dutchman.“Florian has a lot of creativity ...

Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season

23May

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Salah reveals self doubts before title-winning season

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. Mohamed Salah admits he had to ask himself if he would be able to hit his best form once again before going on to help fire Liverpool to the Premier League title. Egypt forward Salah, 32, enjoyed a stand-out campaign for Arne Slot's side, scoring 28 Premier League goals and 18 assists. Salah - who committed his future to the Anfield club by signing a new two-year deal in April - was voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association, and was presented with his award in London on Thursday night, where Arsenal striker Alessia Russo collected the women's trophy. "Winning the Premier Le...

Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract

11Apr

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Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 8, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Mohamed Salah put an end to months of specul...

Hossam Hassan: Salah Deserves AFCON Glory

21Mar

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Hossam Hassan: Salah Deserves AFCON Glory

Mohamed Salah right winger of Liverpool and Egypt during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield on November 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan discussed his vision for the national team, including winning AFCON and securing World Cup qualification. Speaking before the upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Hossam Hassan discussed a host of topics. The national team manager said he believes that it’s time for Mohamed Salah to win the Africa Cup of Nations and praised Omar Marmoush for earning his place at one of the world’s biggest clubs. Hossam Hassan also discussed the ambitions of the squad and the coaching staff, including winning AFCON 2025 and securing qualification for t...

Mohamed Salah offered to Champions League club by his agent

11Mar

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Mohamed Salah offered to Champions League club by his agent

Mohamed Salah plays during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on February 16, 2025. Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah is set to become a free agent in the summer. His future has still not been resolved since there is no agreement on a new deal for the Egyptian attacker at Anfield. Salah has been the best player at the club this season, scoring 27 goals and providing 17 assists in 29 Premier League matches. His contribution has moved Liverpool closer to another Premier League title while success in the Champions League is also possible with the attacker being in such fine form at the moment. He is easily the best player in the world at the moment but in a few months time, he would be free to leave the Premier League l...

Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear

1Feb

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Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after he scored his second goal for 0-2 during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. Mohamed Salah's controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot's side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go down from Lewis Cook's challenge. Bournemouth were left outraged after referee Darren England's on-field decision was upheld by VAR. "The referee's call of penalty was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to have ...

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect as Madrid regain winning ways

11Dec

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Salah keeps Liverpool perfect as Madrid regain winning ways

GIRONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6, match between Girona FC and Liverpool FC at Estadi de Montilivi on December 10, 2024 in Girona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) Champions League leaders Liverpool maintained their 100pc with a 1-0 win at Girona while holders Real Madrid regained their form with an entertaining 3-2 win away to Atalanta in Italy. Arne Slot’s Liverpool have 18 points while Girona are at the opposite end of the table after their fifth defeat of the competition. However the hosts made Liverpool work for the victory and in the opening half had chances to take the lead but were foiled by the visitors’ keeper Alisson. Liverpool struggled against a ...

Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Three talking points

21Oct

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Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Three talking points

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool edged out Chelsea to return to the Premier League’s summit. Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock shortly before the half-hour mark from the penalty spot after Levi Colwill had tripped Curtis Jones inside the area. The visitors drew level early in the second half through Nicolas Jackson firing beyond Caoimhin Kelleher after VAR overturned the initial offside decision. But Curtis Jones restored the Reds’ advantage just three minutes later when he met Salah’s cross to the far post and guided it past Robert Sanchez. Arne Slot’s side consolidated their one-point cushion as league leaders following Manchester City’s late win over W...

Liverpool to hear Mohamed Salah contract news as injury blow outlined

13Sep

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Liverpool to hear Mohamed Salah contract news as injury blow outlined

Arne Slot will preview Saturday's visit from Nottingham Forest at 9am at the AXA Training Centre on Friday. The Liverpool head coach has been back at work since the start of the week and has no doubt been watching on with his fingers crossed as many of his squad were involved during the international break. After getting his international contingent back at the £50m Kirkby base on Thursday, Slot was able to put his players through their paces ahead of the return of Premier League action this weekend. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) ...

Mohamad Salah shows why he means business as PSG make move for Liverpool ‘target’

23Aug

By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

Ligue 1

Mohamad Salah shows why he means business as PSG make move for Liverpool ‘target’

Liverpool started the Premier League with an emphatic 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town last weekend thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota. The win at Portman Road was Arne Slot's first as head coach. Next up for the Reds is a first home game of the season as they face Brentford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. It's a game that could see them come up against familiar faces in Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg, who both swapped the Reds for the Bees this month. But away from the field, here is the latest Liverpool news in the headlines on Friday, August 23. Mohamed Salah showcases incredible physique Mohamed Salah has once again demonstrated his commitment to Liverpool as he took to Instagram to share a late-night fitness session. The 32-year-old's future has been the topic o...

17Aug

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Mohamed Salah breaks goal record on opening day of Premier League season

Mohamed Salah has broken a Premier League record on the opening day of the season after scoring for Liverpool against Ipswich Town. The Egyptian latched on to Dominik Szoboszlai's pass to slide the ball under Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton, doubling a Liverpool lead that been handed to Arne Slot's side by Diogo Jota. Salah's strike was the ninth time he's scored on the first day of a Premier League season, pulling one clear of Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The 31-year-old has previously scored on the first day against Watford - his Liverpool debut during the 2017/18 season - before going on to score goals against West Ham, Norwich City (2), Leeds United (a hat-trick), and Fulham. The only time Salah has failed to score on the first day of the season was during 2023/24,...