African players in Europe: Liverpool legend Salah bids farewell
Mohamed Salah bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool after nine successful years with the club. He leaves as the third-highest goalscorer in Liverpool's history, with 257 goals. Salah will captain Egypt at the upcoming 2026 World Cup next month.
- ▪Salah struggled to hold back tears during his final appearance for Liverpool.
- ▪He played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Brentford, providing an assist for Curtis Jones.
- ▪Salah is set to captain Egypt in the 2026 World Cup.
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