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Mohamed Salah Strengthens Ballon d’Or Bid with Record-Breaking Season

Liverpool’s Premier League title and Salah’s prolific individual performance keep him in contention, with external Champions League outcomes potentially influencing the final decision.

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Overview

  • Mohamed Salah has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists in the Premier League, playing a pivotal role in Liverpool's league title win with four games to spare.
  • Salah has now completed nine consecutive seasons with at least 20 goals since joining Liverpool in 2017, highlighting his remarkable consistency.
  • Gary Lineker publicly endorsed Salah’s Ballon d’Or candidacy, emphasizing his significant contributions this season, though Champions League results could still impact voting dynamics.
  • Arsenal’s upcoming Champions League semi-final against PSG is seen as a critical factor, with a PSG loss potentially improving Salah's chances for the award.
  • Despite his decorated career, Salah has only twice finished in the Ballon d’Or top five, making this season’s achievements a crucial opportunity for recognition.