The 2025 Golden Ball race seemed folded. Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal argued the favors of the predictions, leaving little room for other contenders. But a few hours before the ceremony, a passionate plea comes to shake up certainties. A voice rises to defend a candidate that many had forgotten in the final equation.
The cry of the heart of Hossam Hassan
Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan has just published a vibrant tribute to Mohamed Salah on Instagram. “It is time for football to be fair and equitable”, he launches in a message that does not lack emotion. For him, the Liverpool striker
“Merit” This coronation after “Years of shine, excellence and creativity in the world's strongest championship.” A last -minute plea which testifies to the attachment of the coach to his player.
Hassan goes further by evoking the ” difficulties encountered By Salah throughout his career. “It is difficult to arrive at the top, but all the difficulty lies in continuing at the top”philosopher the Egyptian technician. His 34 goals last season and the title of the Premier League with Liverpool actually plead in his favor.
Salah: Unexpected support before the Ballon d'Or
Salah, a dream in front of the favorites
The fact remains that this support arrives late in the race. Salah is not among the major favorites of this 2025 edition, unlike Dembélé or Yamal which draw at the top of the forecasts. The Egyptian can nevertheless hope for a place in the top 5, honorable recognition for its regularity at the highest level for years.
Timing also questions. To claim the Supreme coronation, Salah would have had to maintain his exceptional level until the end and avoid the elimination in the Champions League against PSG. Two average services that cost Liverpool and his star striker. Hassan's dream will probably remain a dream, but the tribute remains touching.
