Mohamed Salah received a hero’s welcome in Cairo on Sunday as fans and schoolchildren gathered at the airport to greet the Liverpool forward ahead of Egypt’s decisive World Cup qualifiers.

Chants of "Salah! Salah!" echoed through Cairo International Airport as young supporters waved flags and held signs greeting Salah. The reception came after he missed out on the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best player of the season, finishing fourth in the voting.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) issued a statement shortly after his arrival, praising Salah’s global stature and resilience.

"You are the best in every language, and one step to the dream," the EFA said, referring to Egypt’s upcoming matches against Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau, which could seal qualification for the 2026 World

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