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Salah Shines as Top 2025 Ballon d'Or Contender

3/5/2025

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Summary

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Rio Ferdinand believes Mohamed Salah is the leading candidate for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, thanks to his remarkable tally of 30 goals and 22 assists this season. Yet, he cautions that Salah's fate hinges on Liverpool's performance in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappe also looms large as a contender, particularly if Real Madrid makes a deep run in the tournament.

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Historical Context

Mohamed Salah's stellar season echoes Liverpool's historic success in the Champions League. In 1980-81, they defeated Real Madrid to clinch their third title. Salah's potential Ballon d'Or hinges on similar triumphs, as Liverpool aims to reclaim glory in Europe's premier football competition.

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Rio Ferdinand believes Mohamed Salah is the leading candidate for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, thanks to his remarkable tally of 30 goals and 22 assists this season. Yet, he cautions that Salah's fate hinges on Liverpool's performance in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappe also looms large as a contender, particularly if Real Madrid makes a deep run in the tournament.

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