Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah is a forward for Liverpool and a key player for the Egyptian national team. He is newsworthy due to his recent participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and his return to Liverpool. At AFCON, Salah helped Egypt reach the semi-finals, where they lost to Senegal. They then lost the third-place playoff to Nigeria in a penalty shootout, with Salah missing his penalty. Following Egypt's AFCON exit, Salah has returned to Liverpool. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has welcomed him back. Salah made his return to Liverpool's starting lineup in a Champions League match against Marseille, which Liverpool won 3-0. His return is significant as Liverpool aims to secure a place in the Champions League last 16 and compete in the Premier League.