Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year award alongside Terence Crawford after his controversial benching comments Mohamed Salah has been nominated for a SPOTY award (Image: PA)

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has earned a nomination for the BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year.

The recognition arrives in the wake of a bombshell interview that has fuelled rumours about his Anfield future amid a crisis at the Premier League champions. The Egyptian, 33, is among distinguished company, with boxing champion Terence Crawford also securing a place on the shortlist.

The winger enjoyed an incredible season last year, scoring 34 goals in all competitions including 29 strikes in the league as the Reds romped to a

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