Liverpool winger and Arsenal striker are honoured at the FWA’s annual dinner
The Footballer of the Year Mohamed Salah and Women’s Footballer of the Year Alessia Russo collected their awards at the annual FWA dinner in London on Thursday night.
Liverpool and Egypt winger Salah picked up his third FOTY award, joining Thierry Henry as the record-holder in this regard. Ian Rush, another former Footballer of the Year, paid tribute before Salah collected his award from FWA Chair John Cross.
Kelly Smith, another forme Arsenal and England striker, paid tribute to Russo, who had to leave early to prepare for the Women’s Champions League final against Barcelona in Lisbon on Saturday.
Russo said: “I feel really humbled and honoured to win this award. As a striker you really those around you, so I am grateful to my team-mates and my family too.”
Mo Salah said: “It’s incredible. It is special to win this award, from the writers.”
When reminded he had equalled Henry’s record of three awards, he said: “Let’s try to win it one more time and be the only four-time winner.”
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