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Salah's Tearful Farewell, 257 Goals, Record Assist

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Salah played his final Liverpool match on 24 May as Liverpool drew 1-1 with Brentford.
He set up Curtis Jones’s goal, his 93rd Premier League assist overtaking Gerrard, and finished with 257 goals, third behind Rush and Hunt.
Substituted in the 74th minute, he received a standing ovation, a guard of honour and left in tears.
Andy Robertson also left, was replaced by Milos Kerkez, and received a similar guard of honour.

History

Historical Context

David Beckham’s last Premier League match for Manchester United on 15 May 2003 marked the end of a decade-long era that began with his breakthrough in 1996 and ended after injuries and a strained relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson. Similarly, Mohamed Salah’s 24 May 2024 farewell at Liverpool saw him record his 93rd league assist, surpassing Steven Gerrard, underscoring how clubs signal phases by honoring departing legends.

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Story summary

Salah played his final Liverpool match on 24 May as Liverpool drew 1-1 with Brentford.
He set up Curtis Jones’s goal, his 93rd Premier League assist overtaking Gerrard, and finished with 257 goals, third behind Rush and Hunt.
Substituted in the 74th minute, he received a standing ovation, a guard of honour and left in tears.
Andy Robertson also left, was replaced by Milos Kerkez, and received a similar guard of honour.

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