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Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric accepts his award at the gala event in London

Modric sees off Ronaldo & Salah for Player of the Year

Luka Modric has won the FIFA men's player of the year award, beating Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Virgil van Dijk played a starring role for Liverpool against Crystal Palace

Klopp hails van Dijk's impact in Liverpool defence

Virgil van Dijk earned the praise of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp following his stellar performance in the 2-0 Premier League win at Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 21 Aug 18

Mohamed Salah scores against Roma in last season's Champions League

Salah up against Messi and Ronaldo for UEFA award

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been shortlisted for the best forward award in last season's Champions League.

Soccer • 09 Aug 18

Mohamed Salah had a year to remember at Liverpool

Salah delight with long-term Liverpool contract

Mohamed Salah has signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool, the club have announced.

Soccer • 02 Jul 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'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

Mohamed Salah didn't make it off the bench against Uruguay

Cuper: Mo Salah should be fine to face Russia

Egypt manager Hector Cuper expects talisman Mohamed Salah to be fit for their second World Cup match against Russia on Tuesday.

World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18

Salah has been recovering from a shoulder injury

No Salah - Egypt forward on bench for World Cup opener

Mohamed Salah was not included in Egypt's starting line-up for their World Cup opener against Uruguay today.

World Cup 2018 • 15 Jun 18

Mohamed Salah is fit again and ready to face Uruguay

Uruguay unhappy with suggestions they will target Salah

Uruguay captain Diego Godin bristled at the suggestion that his team might resort to a physical approach to neutralise Egypt forward Mohamed Salah on his return from a shoulder injury in their World Cup opener on Friday.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18

Mohamed Salah will start in Egypt's World Cup opener

Salah is '100 percent' to start against Uruguay

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay, coach Hector Cuper has confirmed.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18

Mo Salah is continuing his rehabilitation

Salah returns to Egypt training

Mohamed Salah has returned to group training with Egypt ahead of their World Cup opener on Friday as he steps up his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury.

World Cup 2018 • 13 Jun 18

Mohamed Salah looks increasingly likely to be back for Egpyt in time for the start of the World Cup

Egypt can't just rely on Salah, says Cuper

Egypt are hopeful Mohamed Salah will be available for the start of their World Cup campaign in Russia but the team must find a way to avoid depending too much on the striker, coach Hector Cuper has said.

World Cup 2018 • 06 Jun 18

Egypt have included Mohamed Salah in their 23-man squad for World Cup

Salah included in Egypt squad despite injury

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named in Egypt's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals in Russia.

Soccer • 04 Jun 18

Mohamed Salah's World Cup hopes are still alive

Salah World Cup fitness boost for Egypt

Mohamed Salah looks increasingly likely to feature in the World Cup group stage after the Egyptian Football Association announced his shoulder injury should keep him out for a maximum of three weeks.

Soccer • 30 May 18

Mo Salah is consoled by Cristiano Ronaldo as he leaves the field

Egypt 'optimistic' Salah will play in World Cup

Egypt's team doctor has said he is confident that Mohamed Salah will be fit to play in next month's World Cup despite suffering a shoulder injury in last weekend's Champions League final.

Soccer • 28 May 18

Mo Salah has scored 44 goals this season

Rush: Salah best in the world this season

Liverpool legend Ian Rush says the club's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has outperformed even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi this campaign.

Soccer • 24 May 18

Jurgen Klopp was not pleased that Mo Salah to fly to London for recognition by the FWA on Thursday night just minutes after being honoured at the he club's own presentation night at Anfield

Klopp unhappy with demands on award-winning Salah

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident leading scorer and multi-award winner Mohamed Salah can cope with the demands which have been placed on him over the last couple of weeks.

Soccer • 11 May 18

Kevin de Bryne (R) couldn't catch Mo Salah in the awards race this season

De Bruyne a 'more complete player' than Salah - Hughton

Kevin De Bruyne is a better all-round footballer than Mohamed Salah and could play for any club in the world, according to Brighton boss Chris Hughton.

Soccer • 09 May 18

Roma forward Edin Dzeko trains while wearing a t-shirt in support of stricken Liverpool fan Sean Cox

Roma boss Di Francesco looking for another 'miracle'

AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco says his team must aim for a "miracle" against Liverpool with the Italian club trailing 5-2 ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg, a game live on RTÉ 2 from 7pm.

Soccer • 01 May 18

Mohamed Salah is the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year

Salah voted FWA Footballer of the Year

Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has been voted Player of the Year by the Football Writers' Association, completing a sweep of England's individual prizes.

Soccer • 01 May 18

Roberto Firmino has committed his long term future to Liverpool

Klopp expects more players to follow Firmino

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Roberto Firmino will not be the last player to commit his long-term future to the club.

Soccer • 01 May 18

Jose Mourinho gives instructions to Mo Salah during his time in charge of Chelsea

Mourinho: I bought Salah, Chelsea decided to sell him

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is not surprised by Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's exploits in the current campaign and said the decision to sell the Egyptian to Roma in 2016 was made by the Blues.

Soccer • 27 Apr 18