Arsenal-mad Egyptian squash star has ‘mixed feelings’ about compatriot Mohamed Salah
The man leading Egypt’s pursuit of their seventh world team title is also a passionate football fan
Egyptian squash player Ali Farag is a superstar in his own right, but he says he has mixed feelings about an even more famous sportsman from his country.
Farag, the leading figure in Egypt’s pursuit of their seventh men’s World Squash Team Championships (WSTC) title, is also a passionate football fan.
However, he cannot help but admire Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, even though the team he supports is now in direct competition with the Anfield side for the English Premier League title.
“Well, I love Mohamed Salah, and he’s such an inspiration for us,” Farag told the Post. “But I always have mixed feelings when he scores because I don’t want Liverpool to be doing so well.
“I love football; I am a huge Arsenal fan, and I watch all of their games. I was 11 or 12 when they were unbeatable.
“They had the invincible season [in 2003-04] and wouldn’t lose a game, and that was when I started following football. Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and all those legends – I fell in love with them. And ever since, I’ve been an Arsenal fan.”
