Mohamed Salah’s career could have reached greater heights if not for the incident in 2018.

Since its establishment, the Puskas Award has celebrated numerous iconic moments from legendary players, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning 35-meter strike against FC Porto in the 2008-2009 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and James Rodriguez’s remarkable volley against Uruguay during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

More recently, Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho earned the Puskas 2024 award for his impressive bicycle against Everton last season.

However, not all award-winning goals resonate positively with fans, as seen in Mohamed Salah’s situation in 2018.

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