The French newspaper Le Figaro has chosen the Egyptian football superstar and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah as one of the 10 fastest footballers in the world. Salah ranked number eight, at a speed, according to the French report, of no less than 35 km per hour. Kyle Walker, a Manchester City player, ranked third, at 35.21 km per hour. Last year, Salah was listed among the highest-paid athletes of 2019 by the American magazine Forbes, with the player’s earnings valued at US$25.1 million. In February 2020, Salah topped a list from Transfermarkt for the most valuable right-side wingers in the football world, beating Barcelona legend Lionel Messi.

Source: Egypt Independent April 16, 2020 13:41 UTC