Football Stars Shine: Salah and Caldentey Crowned Players of the Year
Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey claimed top honors at the Professional Footballers' Association awards, being named the men's and women's player of the year, respectively. Salah set a record with his third win, while Caldentey had a stellar debut season at Arsenal. Morgan Rogers and Olivia Smith won young player awards.
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In a celebration of soccer excellence, Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey were hailed as the top footballers in England at the Professional Footballers' Association awards. Held on Tuesday, the prestigious event saw Salah clinching the men's accolade for a record third time, thanks to his exceptional performance in propelling Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th title.
Salah's prolific contributions included 29 goals and 18 assists, echoing his previous triumphs where he similarly took home the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award. Meanwhile, 29-year-old Caldentey made a remarkable impact in her first season at Arsenal, netting 19 goals across tournaments and playing a pivotal role in Arsenal's Champions League success against Barcelona.
Furthermore, Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Arsenal's Olivia Smith were recognized as the best young talents, showcasing the next generation of football stars. Smith's world-record transfer to Arsenal underscored her burgeoning reputation following an impressive stint at Liverpool.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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