'I don't know exactly, but that was one of the motivations to break his record.

Salah, who now has 108 goals along with 42 assists, also previously surpassed Didier Drogba (104 goals) as the Premier League's top African goalscorer in the competition's history with his hat-trick in the 5-0 rout of Manchester United in October.Īsked about breaking yet another record and overtaking African legend Drogba, the 29-year-old responded: 'Well, I'm always trying to find the motivation inside me, just to drive me to give my best.

The Liverpool forward achieved the feat in just 171 games, with only Alan Shearer (148) and Thierry Henry (163) reaching the milestone in fewer appearances. Salah sits top of the English top-flight scoring charts this term with 11 goals to his name, having also become the third-fastest player to 150 Premier League goal involvements with his assist for Diogo Jota in Saturday's 4-0 win over Southampton. 'It's great to win any award, but this one is special because a lot of legends in football have won it, so it's something special to win,' Salah said after winning the award in Monte Carlo. The victor also leaves a permanent mould of their footprints on the 'Champions Promenade' on the Monaco seafront.Īfter triumphing among 10 nominees, which are chosen by a panel of international journalists before an online poll decides the winner, Salah expressed his delight following more individual success. The trophy, which was won by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2020 and Luka Modric the year before, is only given to active players aged 28 and above, while players can only claim the title once. However, the Egypt forward was named the Golden Foot winner on the same day, an award given to standout performers for their athletic achievements – both as individuals and team players – and personality.

Salah ranked seventh for the Ballon d'Or on Tuesday as Lionel Messi collected his record-extending seventh accolade. Mohamed Salah was thrilled to emulate 'legends in football' by winning the Golden Foot award, as he credited Didier Drogba for motivating him to break Premier League records.

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