Mohamed Salah showed no hesitation when asked to choose between Argentina’s legendary footballers, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
- Viktor Gyokeres ‘picks next club’ out of Man Utd, Arsenal & PSG
- Chelsea could be banned from Champions League if they finish in top five this season
- Alexander Isak chooses next destination between Arsenal & Chelsea
During an in-depth interview with France Football, the Liverpool star reflected on his illustrious career at Anfield and shared insights into a past ‘tension’ with a former teammate. ..Continue Reading
As one of the most renowned left-footed players in modern football, Salah was asked to pick the greatest left-footed player in history.
He opted for Premier League icon Ryan Giggs over James Rodriguez and Riyad Mahrez, citing Giggs’ impressive longevity.
When comparing further attacking talents, Salah chose Angel Di Maria—who played for Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain—over Giggs, along with former Real Madrid playmakers Gareth Bale and Mesut Ozil, as well as Dutch winger Arjen Robben.
The conversation then shifted to Antoine Griezmann, with Salah preferring the Atletico Madrid forward over Di Maria.
He extended that preference to Griezmann over Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov before ultimately selecting Rivaldo, Brazil’s 2002 World Cup-winning star.
Faced with a choice between Rivaldo and Maradona, Salah sided with the late Argentine icon. That led to the ultimate question—Maradona or Messi? Without hesitation, Salah picked the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
In a lighthearted finale, Salah was asked to compare Messi to himself, and he amusingly conceded that he would choose the Barcelona legend.
Salah has enjoyed a phenomenal season, scoring 33 goals in all competitions while playing a crucial role in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph.
He also expressed his ambition to win the Ballon d’Or before retiring, a goal that remains firmly in his sights.
“It’s not in my hands, but obviously, one day I would like to win the Ballon d’Or for my people,” he said. “When you come from a village in Egypt, as a child, it’s difficult to dream of the Ballon d’Or.
“It was when I came to Liverpool that I started to think that, maybe, one day… But if I don’t win it, my career will still be successful”
