March 21, 2018 Mohamed Salah is still dazzling the world. His exceptional talent had him score four goals in Liverpool's latest match against Watford in the English Premier League. He is proving day after day that he had joined Liverpool not just to play, but to excel and to get closer to his goal of becoming a world-acclaimed footballer. He has this season scored 36 times and, playing on the Liverpool team for almost a year now, he is already ahead of Barcelona's great Messi in the race for Europe's Golden Shoe. The young pharaoh has become an icon for Egyptians who take pride in a fellow citizen who represents them well and holds high the name of their country. But, most importantly, Salah's strong bonds with his homeland and especially his strong, philanthropic feelings for his village have earned him a great deal of love and respect. There is much to be said about Salah's skills, manners and discipline on and off the football field. However, an additional source of pride comes from the international media singing the praise of Mo Salah, as he has been nicknamed by football fans. Salah has been dubbed the Egyptian pharaoh, the magician, Egyptian Messi and been given several other nicknames which recognise his Egyptian identity. And, true to that identity, Mohamed Salah has sent a message to his young compatriots that ambitions have no ceiling and that dreams can come true if they are pursued with work and determination. And, indeed, he did start from scratch and worked hard to develop his skill. He is setting a vivid example of how one should do what one loves and to love what one does. Salah is a source of joy for Egyptians not only because of his beautiful play on the field. He is an inspiration. For, he stands for a bundle of values that wins people's hearts and minds. "For 90 minutes Salah unites the nation", one of his fans was quoted as saying. Egyptians have a passion for football and they pin great hope on the superstar to lead the Egyptian national team to an honourable performance in the World Cup in Russia.
