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Mo Salah: Football is Life

23/06/2018

BBC Radio 5 Live - 5 live News, Mo Salah: Football is Life

Nick Garnett discovers the story of footballer Mohamed Salah's achievements off the pitch.

Nick Garnett discovers the untold story of footballer Mohamed Salah's achievements off the pitch.

In his first season at Liverpool, Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah captured the hearts of the club's faithful, breaking goal-scoring records and being voted player of the year. But it's his achievements off the pitch that demand the most attention. 5 live's Nick Garnett explores the impact of the cult hero who rose from humble beginnings to help shatter the divides between different faiths, nationalities and races, from those living in the shadow of Anfield to right across the Middle East.

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