Salah Wins Soccer Writers’ ‘Footballer of the Year’ Award in England for Record-tying 3rd Time 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after winning the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and clinching the Premier League title at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after winning the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and clinching the Premier League title at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)
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Salah Wins Soccer Writers’ ‘Footballer of the Year’ Award in England for Record-tying 3rd Time 

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after winning the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and clinching the Premier League title at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after winning the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur and clinching the Premier League title at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP)

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was voted “Footballer of the Year” in England by soccer writers for a record-tying third time Friday, while Arsenal striker Alessia Russo won the women’s award.

Salah previously won the award, handed out by the Football Writers’ Association, in 2018 and 2022. Arsenal great Thierry Henry is the only other player to have captured it three times.

The FWA’s accolade is the oldest individual soccer award in the world. It was first awarded in 1948.

The FWA said Salah won 90% of the votes cast by more than 900 members, making it the “biggest winning margin this century.” Teammate Virgil van Dijk was second and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was third.

Salah has the most goals (28) and assists (18) in the Premier League this season and played a key role in Liverpool winning the title for the second time in five years.

Russo finished ahead of Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw and Arsenal teammate Mariona Caldentey, with FWA chair John Cross saying Russo’s performances in the Women's Champions League have helped her stand out.

Arsenal, which is second in the Women’s Super League, has reached the Champions League final after beating eight-time winner Lyon in the semifinals and will play Barcelona in the title match.



Women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Finals Set for Saturday at Esports World Cup

In Free Fire, the opening round unfolded across six maps, with Team Falcons, led by their Thai stars, temporarily topping the leaderboard - SPA
In Free Fire, the opening round unfolded across six maps, with Team Falcons, led by their Thai stars, temporarily topping the leaderboard - SPA
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Women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Finals Set for Saturday at Esports World Cup

In Free Fire, the opening round unfolded across six maps, with Team Falcons, led by their Thai stars, temporarily topping the leaderboard - SPA
In Free Fire, the opening round unfolded across six maps, with Team Falcons, led by their Thai stars, temporarily topping the leaderboard - SPA

The women’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament at the second Esports World Cup concludes Saturday, featuring finals between Team Liquid, Vincere PH, ONIC Pertiwi, Team Vitality, and Saudi Arabia’s Twisted Minds, who made history by securing the final spot from Group A after defeating local rivals Valcons Vega MENA, while eight teams have been eliminated from the competition.

In Free Fire, the opening round unfolded across six maps, with Team Falcons, led by their Thai stars, temporarily topping the leaderboard, SPA reported.

Brazilian teams aiN Gaming and Fluxo also delivered strong performances, signaling a thrilling conclusion to the tournament. The unpredictable nature of the game, reminiscent of the dramatic upsets seen in Apex Legends last week, promises more twists ahead.

The global event continues to captivate millions of fans worldwide, driven by massive engagement across social media.

As the tournament progresses, the Kingdom remains at the forefront of the global esports and gaming scene, providing a world-class platform that merges entertainment and competition.