The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mohamed-salah/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:11:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mohamed Salah | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mohamed-salah/ 32 32 Egyptian soccer star Mohammed Salah makes shock move to Turkish team Trabzonspor https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-soccer-star-mohammed-salah-makes-shock-move-to-turkish-team-trabzonspor/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:16:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3874324 Former Liverpool player is greeted by hundreds of fans after landing in Istanbul; Turkish media reports 34-year-old will sign two-year deal worth $19.6 million annually

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]]> Maccabi Tel Aviv star scores equalizer in historic Cape Verde draw with Uruguay https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabi-tel-aviv-star-scores-equalizer-in-historic-cape-verde-draw-with-uruguay/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:53:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3847352 Helio Varela's 2nd-half score brings tiny African island nation within touching distance of knockout rounds; Iran draws with Belgium, Egypt bests NZ for first-ever World Cup win

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]]> After soccer star killed in Gaza, IDF says it’s unaware of casualties in the area that day https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-soccer-star-killed-in-gaza-idf-says-its-unaware-of-casualties-in-the-area-that-day/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:22:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617033 Fans and family honor 'Palestinian Pele' Suleiman al-Obeid, 41, who was reportedly killed last week while waiting in line for aid in southern Strip

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]]> Egyptian soccer star Salah pans UEFA tribute to ex-Palestinian player killed in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/egyptian-soccer-star-salah-pans-uefa-tribute-to-ex-palestinian-player-killed-in-gaza/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:57:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3616722 Liverpool forward challenges sports body to 'tell us how he died' after memorial post for Suleiman al-Obeid that did not mention he was reportedly killed by IDF while seeking aid

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]]> Soccer star Salah tests positive for virus days after brother’s Cairo wedding https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-star-salah-tests-positive-for-virus-days-after-brothers-cairo-wedding/ Sat, 14 Nov 2020 05:54:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2429554 Liverpool and Egypt striker seen in videos not wearing a mask while dancing among dozens of people at crowded family event

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]]> Fluctuating fishing regulations a net frustration for Gaza’s industry https://www.timesofisrael.com/fluctuating-fishing-regulations-a-net-frustration-for-gazas-industry/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:21:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2097702 With fish zone policy ever changing in response to violence, locals say they shouldn't pay price for attacks they didn't launch; former COGAT official says Israel has no choice

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]]> As Liverpool team eyes Israeli, some in Egypt ask if star Salah should quit https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-liverpool-team-eyes-israeli-some-in-egypt-ask-if-star-salah-should-quit/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 04:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1987553 Possibility of Nazareth's Moanes Dabour joining team has some in tizzy, but Salah has given no indication he'll leave, nor does Egypt's former coach think he should

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]]> Egypt’s goalkeeper, oldest World Cup player ever, quits national team https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-goalkeeper-oldest-world-cup-player-ever-quits-national-team/ Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:32:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1903822 'This is a moment I didn't want to come,' says 45-year-old Essam El Hadary after he set a new soccer record in June

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]]> All Arab, African nations eliminated from World Cup after dramatic group stage https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-arab-african-nations-eliminated-from-world-cup-after-dramatic-group-stage/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:42:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1880016&preview=true&preview_id=1880016 Disappointing performances from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia see them out before third group game; Iran also out after 1-1 tie with Portugal

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]]> Arab sting: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Morocco bow out early from World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-sting-egypt-saudi-arabia-and-morocco-bow-out-early-from-world-cup/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:32:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1874821 Tunisia only team left in competition representing Arab World, but a win in Egyptian-Saudi match will give victor bragging rights

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]]> Birthday cake for Salah at Egypt team hotel at World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/birthday-cake-for-salah-at-egypt-team-hotel-at-world-cup/ Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:14:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1872171 Celebrations for the Egyptian icon although the Pharaohs lost their first game

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]]> Last-minute World Cup loss for Egypt, who choose not to risk icon Mo Salah https://www.timesofisrael.com/last-minute-world-cup-loss-for-egypt-who-chose-not-to-risk-icon-mo-salah/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:56:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1871715 Egypt decides to keep its superstar on the bench in the hopes of using him in next matches; Uruguay wins opening game for the first time in 48 years

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]]> Soccer hero’s World Cup in doubt, Egyptians turn on man who brought him down https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-heros-world-cup-in-doubt-egyptians-turn-on-man-who-brought-him-down/ Sun, 27 May 2018 11:41:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1858692 Liverpool player Mohamed Salah may not be fit in time for tourney next month after suffering a shoulder injury during rough clash with Real Madrid captain Ramos

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]]> Egypt’s soccer star Salah wins admiration of Israeli defense minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-soccer-star-salah-wins-admiration-of-israeli-defense-minister/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 18:13:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1837366 Liberman jokes about signing up the speedy Liverpool winger to the IDF; Arab Israeli lawmaker mocks him for his history of harsh statements about Egypt

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]]> Salah’s success offers hope in Egypt to soccer fans and authorities https://www.timesofisrael.com/salahs-success-offers-hope-in-egypt-to-soccer-fans-and-authorities/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:19:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1765093 Egyptian forward, awarded African Player of the Year, has led national team to 2018 World Cup finals and invigorated entire country

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