Mohamed Salah Touts Arsenal Star for Ballon d’Or After PSG Ends Liverpool’s UCL Hopes
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has admitted that his dream of winning the Ballon d’Or is over after his team was eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. However, the Egyptian winger has now thrown his support behind an Arsenal player to win the prestigious award instead.
Speaking to reporters, Salah acknowledged that his Champions League performances were not enough to keep him in the Ballon d’Or race but insisted that an Arsenal star had outshone even Barcelona’s Raphinha in this year’s tournament.
Surprisingly, the player he backed is neither Bukayo Saka nor teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri.
While Salah did not explicitly name the Arsenal star he believes deserves the Ballon d’Or, his comments suggest he has been impressed by a particular individual’s work rate in the Champions League this season. Given Arsenal’s strong run in the competition, several players have stepped up on Europe’s biggest stage.
With standout performances from players like Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, and Gabriel Jesus, speculation is already growing about who Salah was referring to. Ødegaard’s leadership and playmaking have been vital for the Gunners, while Rice has dominated the midfield with his tireless energy and defensive solidity. Jesus, on the other hand, has delivered crucial goals in big matches, proving his worth at the highest level.
Arsenal’s resurgence in European football has caught the attention of many, and Salah’s endorsement only adds to the growing belief that one of Mikel Arteta’s players could be in the running for the Ballon d’Or.
The Gunners are currently pushing for both the Premier League and Champions League titles, and if they go all the way, Salah’s prediction might not be far-fetched.
Fans on social media have been buzzing about Salah’s comments, with many Arsenal supporters excited that even a rival star recognizes the talent within their squad.
The identity of the player Salah was referring to remains a mystery, but one thing is clear: Arsenal are making waves on the biggest stage, and their stars are getting the recog
