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Mo Salah returned to action at Sparta Prague ahead of Liverpool's crucial clash against Manchester City

Salah left out of Egypt squad for friendly tournament

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been left out of the Egypt squad for a forthcoming international friendly tournament.

Soccer • 10 Mar 24

Mo Salah picked up the injury on international duty for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations

Salah set to be sidelined for up to four weeks

Mohamed Salah's muscle injury is "more serious than first thought" and could keep the Liverpool forward out of action for nearly a month, according to his agent.

Soccer • 23 Jan 24

Cape Verde's Rodrigues celebrates scoring late winner

AFCON: Joy for Lopes as Cape Verde shock Ghana

Mo Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty as Egypt salvaged a 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game.

Soccer • 18 Jan 24

Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt against Tanzania ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

In-form Salah brings confidence to attack-minded Egypt

Egypt hope a new attacking approach will bear fruit as they launch a fresh bid to win a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations title in the Ivory Coast, putting behind them the disappointment of two recent near misses.

Soccer • 11 Jan 24

Salah was targeted by lasers as he stepped up to take his penalty

Egypt file complaint over behaviour of Senegal fans

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has filed an official complaint against its Senegalese counterpart for violent and "racist" fan behaviour.

Soccer • 30 Mar 22

Sadio Mane got the better of Mo Salah at international level for the second time this year

World Cup 2022 qualifier wrap: Senegal foil Egypt again

Sadio Mane scored the decisive penalty to send Senegal to the World Cup finals while his Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah suffered shoot-out heartbreak for Egypt.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

There were ecstatic celebrations both at the Stade d'Olembe in Yaounde and in Senegal after the victory over Egypt

Senegal coach Cisse savours long road to glory

Aliou Cisse dedicated Senegal's first Africa Cup of Nations triumph to the country's people after a nail-biting final victory over seven-times winners Egypt.

Soccer • 07 Feb 22

Mane missed an early penalty but earned redemption in the shootout

Mane on the spot in shootout as Senegal win AFCON

Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a first ever Africa Cup of Nations title with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over seven-times winners Egypt following a 0-0 draw in the decider.

Soccer • 06 Feb 22

Mohamed Salah celebrates after the shootout victory

AFCON: Egypt defeat hosts Cameroon after shootout

Mohamed Salah will go head-to-head with Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane for Africa Cup of Nations glory after Egypt joined Senegal in the final by beating Cameroon on penalties.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

Egypt came from behind against Morocco to book last-four meeting with Cameroon

Egypt battle back against Morocco to reach semi-finals

Trezeguet's extra-time goal earned Egypt a semi-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations as they came from a goal down to beat Morocco 2-1.

Soccer • 30 Jan 22

Egypt needed penalties to secure quarter-final spot

AFCON: Egypt advance on penalties against Ivory Coast

Mohamed Salah fired seven-times winners Egypt into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they edged past Ivory Coast in a dramatic penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw.

Soccer • 26 Jan 22

Umar Sadiq (L) and his Nigeria team-mates cantered to top spot in their group

AFCON: Wins for Nigeria and Egypt

Striker Sadiq Umar scored his first goal for Nigeria as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations to ensure a full haul of nine points in Group D and oust their opponents from the tournament, while Egypt finished second after beating neighbours Sudan 1-0.

Soccer • 19 Jan 22

Mo Salah looks like he will miss his country's games against Angola and Gabon

Liverpool refuse to release Salah for Egypt qualifiers

Liverpool have refused to allow Mohamed Salah to travel to Africa for World Cup qualifiers with Egypt next month because he would be forced to quarantine on his return to England.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

Kissing the TV static as Balbriggan enjoys a Big Bang

At the end of a crazy summer all we were left with was the residue of some amazing memories clinging to the brain - the static in the nation's consciousness after our magical Big Bang, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 13 Jun 20

Mo Salah dejected at the full-time whistle after the defeat to South Africa

Hosts Egypt sent packing in the Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa stunned hosts Egypt 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Soccer • 07 Jul 19

The EFA gave no specific details about the reasons for Warda's expulsion

Salah and Egypt captain back expelled striker Warda

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah and captain Ahmed Elmohamady have rallied behind forward Amr Warda after he was expelled from their Africa Cup of Nations squad for disciplinary reasons..

Soccer • 27 Jun 19

Mohamed Salah was on the mark against Congo

Salah on target as Egypt progress to last 16

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah scored his first goal of this year's Africa Cup of Nations to help the hosts to a 2-0 win over Democratic Republic of Congo which guaranteed them a place in the round of 16.

Soccer • 26 Jun 19

Egypt striker Mo Salah on international duty

Egypt confirmed as African Nations Cup hosts

Cameroon was due to host the tournament, but it was taken away from them due to concerns over the slow pace of preparations.

Soccer • 08 Jan 19

Mo Salah the Egyptian hero once again

Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute winner as Egypt came from behind to end Tunisia's 100% record in African Nations Cup qualifying with a 3-2 win in Alexandria on Friday.

Soccer • 16 Nov 18

Mohamed Salah suffered a muscle injury on international duty

Salah limps off injured during Egypt victory

Mohamed Salah limped off towards the end of Egypt's 4-1 friendly win over Swaziland with a "muscle strain".

Soccer • 12 Oct 18

Hector Cuper could not inspire Egypt to any points

Egypt part company with Hector Cuper

Hector Cuper has left his position as Egypt coach in the wake of their World Cup exit.

World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18

Mo Salah has had a strained relationship with the Egyptian FA

Egypt reject Salah retirement rumours

The Egyptian Football Association insists star player Mohamed Salah has never discussed international retirement with them.

World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18

Mo Salah was honoured at event in Grozny

Mo Salah made honorary citizen of Chechnya

Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has been granted honorary citizenship of Chechnya by Ramzan Kadyrov, a ruler widely accused of human rights violations.

World Cup 2018 • 23 Jun 18

Mo Salah's World Cup is all but over after only 90 minutes of action

Cuper philosophical on Salah as Egypt face early exit

Mohamed Salah's exceptional season is set to come to an agonising end after hosts Russia all but extinguished Egypt's World Cup hopes.

World Cup 2018 • 20 Jun 18

Mohamed Salah looks set to start against Russia

Salah to make World Cup bow against Russia

Mohamed Salah is set to make his World Cup debut for Egypt against Russia in their Group A game on Tuesday.

World Cup 2018 • 17 Jun 18