Liverpool star Mohamed Salah reveals his 4 greatest footballing inspirations

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Mohamed Salah Includes Cristiano Ronaldo in His List of 4 Footballing Heroes
  • Liverpool star has named four players who are his biggest inspiration and included Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Ronaldo has inspired hu8ndreds of footballers due to his incredible achievements and character
  • Salah is one of the best Premier League players and arguably the greatest African footballer ever

Liverpool and Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah has named four players he considers his footballing heroes.

The winger included Al-Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo in his list.

The 32-year-old has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League since he joined Liverpool in 2017.

Mohamed Salah has played against Cristiano Ronaldo in Italy and EnglandMohamed Salah, like many footballers, was inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo by Michael Regan.
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The Egypt international has been one of the best players in England for the last few years. He helped Liverpool end their Premier League trophy drought in 2020 and broke the record for goals in his first season (2017/18) with the club.

Salah's footballing heroes

Salah picked four players he draws inspiration from during a sit down with the club's official YouTube channel.

“I love the way Ronaldo [of Brazil] was playing and [Zinedine] Zidane and [Francesco] Totti. These guys, I always looked at them, and they just enjoy the game," he said via The Mirror.

He also highlighted why Cristiano Ronaldo impacted him.

"Cristiano was also the one when I started playing in Europe more, you see the way he dedicated everything to football is insane, the way he looks after himself. You can see everything, his numbers."“But these guys I looked at when I was young and I just wished to play one game with them, or to be like them one day."

Salah played alongside Totti at AS Roma, came up against Ronaldo when he was at Manchester United and Real Madrid,

Why does Sqalah admire Ronaldo?

Legit.ng earlier reported that Salah opened up on what he admires about one if his heroes, Ronaldo.

He revealed the goal celebration he finds most captivating, candidly choosing Ronaldo’s signature move.

Salah settled Ronaldo vs Messi debate

Legit.ng also reported that Salah settled the endless GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Egypt star chose Messi without hesitation despite claiming Ronaldo is his biggest inspiration.

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