Mohamed Salah bids farewell to the Ballon d'Or race

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02/04/25 21:00:00

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Mohamed Salah was, until just a few hours ago, the top candidate for the Ballon d'Or. His season with Liverpool had been extraordinary, with figures bordering on the impossible: 32 goals and 22 assists in 42 matches played. The Anfield team was marching steadily towards the Premier League, and with the possibility of conquering the Champions League, everything indicated that the Egyptian had a clear path to winning the most prestigious individual award.

Mohamed Salah, virtually out of contention

However, destiny had other plans. In an electrifying duel against PSG in the Champions League round of 16, the 'reds' saw their dream crumble in the penalty shootout. Anfield witnessed an elimination that not only ended Liverpool's European journey but also left Salah with few chances to compete for the award. Without the Champions League in his achievements this season, the Egyptian has lost much of his favoritism in the Ballon d'Or race.

The stumble of the English team opens the door to other contenders, such as Kylian Mbappé, who dreams of winning the treble with Real Madrid, or even promising Barcelona players like Lamine Yamal or Raphinha, who have shown notable performances. Although Salah still has a spectacular season individually, the early exit in Europe may weigh too heavily in the final vote.

With the Premier League virtually secured, the Egyptian forward still has room to continue achieving success, but without the Champions League in his accolades, his candidacy for the Ballon d'Or has taken a back seat. Now, the focus is on other players who still have the opportunity to shine on the biggest stages of European football.

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