The Streets Of Cairo Are Basically A Tribute To Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah's face is plastered all over the streets of Egypt's capital right now, and for good reason.

'The Egyptian King' continues to inspire millions in what has been a groundbreaking season for club and country. Not only did he lead Egypt to the World Cup, but his work off the pitch makes him a role model. An icon.

To pay tribute to Salah, the people of Cairo have decorated the surrounding areas with murals, cardboard cutouts, plastic toys, cushions and lanterns.

Image: AS

Image: AS

Image: AS

Mohamed Salah is the poster boy for world football right now, but he's also a national hero for his work off the pitch.

After appearing in a "Say No to Drugs" campaign, his influence has encouraged Egyptian youth to stay away from all kinds of drugs.

In fact, the drugs rehabilitation hotline witnessed a 400% increase in calls after the campaign was endorsed by the Liverpool forward.

In a brilliant interview with The Daily Mail that gives us an insight into Salah's childhood, one particular story details the moments after he found out his family was robbed when he was playing in Alexandria, Egypt.

The thief was caught two days later and despite his father wanting to press charges, Salah asked him to drop the case.

Salah proceeded to give the thief some money to get his life up and running. He even tried to help him find a job.

Does Mohamed Salah deserve the Balon d'Or at the end of the season?

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Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, egypt, Premier League, Mohamed Salah

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is a writer at SPORTbible. He's interviewed some of the biggest names in sport, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Pele, Carles Puyol and Tim Henman. He dabbles in all things sport but football is his biggest passion. He was once hit in the head by a wayward strike from Nicky Butt and lived to tell the tale.

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