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·9 August 2025

"This Has to Be His Year": Journalist Tips Salah for Ballon d’Or Glory

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Liverpool star in strongest position yet to claim football’s biggest individual prize

"This Has to Be His Year": Journalist Tips Salah for Ballon d’Or Glory

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French magazine France Football's announced the 30 player shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or with Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah among the nominees.

The Liverpool forward enjoyed sensational 2024 /25 season winning both the Premier League Golden Boot & Playmaker Award after scoring 29 goal and providing 18 assist in England’s top flight.

According to The Athletic journalist James Pearce, this could be Salah’s best ever chance to win the award:

"If Salah's going to win the Ballon d’or, this'll definitely be his year. He played decisive role in Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph"

This marks 6th Ballon d’Or nomination of Salah’s career. His previous best finishes were 5th place (twice) as well as 6th, 7th and 11th in other editions.

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