Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Players' Player of the Year for the past season at the awards on Tuesday.
Sports News: The best players of the year in English football have been announced, with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah winning the men's award and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldenty winning the women's award. This award is given by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), in which professional players playing in England vote.
Salah has won this award for a record third time, which is a testament to his outstanding career achievements. The 33-year-old Egyptian scored 29 goals in the previous Premier League season, helping Liverpool win their 20th championship.
Mohamed Salah: Record-Breaking Performance
Salah also won the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year award for the third time earlier in the year. His performance significantly contributed to Liverpool reaching the top spot in the Premier League. Salah's speed, goal-scoring ability, and strategic play make him one of the best forwards in the world.
He said, "It is a matter of great pride for me that my fellow professional players have chosen me for this award. I thank Liverpool and all the players in the team. Our goal is always to perform at the highest level."
Mariona Caldentey: Shining in Women's Football
In the women's category, Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey scored 19 goals in her first season and delivered a brilliant performance. Caldentey's aggressive style and understanding of the game have taken her to this prestigious award in women's football. Additionally, Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers was chosen as the Men's Young Player of the Year, while Canadian striker Olivia Smith succeeded in winning the award in the women's category after joining Arsenal for the highest price.
European Football Update: Mbappe Leads Real Madrid to Victory
In other football news, Kylian Mbappe had a brilliant start to the new season with Real Madrid. He scored a penalty in his first match in the Spanish League, La Liga, against Osasuna, securing a 1-0 victory. Mbappe scored the most goals for the club in the previous season, and his performance continues this season.
This victory for Real Madrid ensured a b start to the new season, similar to their arch-rivals Barcelona. Barcelona had already recorded a 3-0 victory against Mallorca.
