Superstar Mohamed Salah has signaled his retirement from the national team after Egypt lost to Senegal in a penalty shootout without qualifying for the World Cup. The Egyptian side suffered a humiliating defeat in the play-off match against Senegal after players, including Salah, missed a penalty. It was after this that the 29-year-old Liverpool player expressed doubts about his future.
Before the second match I told my teammates that I was proud to play with them and that they were one of the best I’ve ever played. I was with the previous generation for a while. Descendants of Vel Goma, Mohammed Abu Thrika and Abdullah Al Sayed. But I’m happy with the current players. “
? It looks as though Salah may walk away…
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“I’m proud to play with you, and it’s an honor. What happened should not be a hindrance to you, because I lost the second time in a penalty shootout. I have nothing more to say, I am proud to play with you, whether I am still with the national team or not.” Salah told teammates in the dressing room after the match.
This is the second major match Egypt has lost to Senegal. Egypt also lost to Senegal in a penalty shootout in the African Cup of Finals in January. With this, Salak, the superstar of world football, will have to wait another four years to play in another World Cup.
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