Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has revealed that the Ballon d’Or used to “drive [him] crazy,” but believes he now has a real shot at winning the prestigious award in 2025 following a stellar season.
Speaking to former Manchester United captain Gary Neville on Sky Sports, the Egyptian winger opened up about his evolving mindset:
“It [Ballon d’Or] used to drive me crazy before. Some things are just out of your control, so I stopped stressing about it. I would love to win it one day. But if it doesn’t happen, I don’t know what to do. I believe there’s a good chance to win it this year — but we’ll see.”
Salah has been instrumental in Liverpool’s success this season, helping the club clinch the Premier League title. The 32-year-old has racked up an impressive 33 goals and 23 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions.
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The former Chelsea and Roma forward, who has openly expressed his desire to win the Ballon d’Or for his country and people, is widely considered one of the top contenders for the 2025 award. He’s expected to face competition from the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Raphinha, and rising star Lamine Yamal.
