An emotional Sunday afternoon at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium culminated in a heartwarming photograph that had the club’s supporters on their feet.
Makka Salah, Mo Salah’s little daughter, dribbled over the hallowed field, which was now deserted as the sun set on a record-breaking season, and shot into an open net.
The stadium erupted as the ball crept past the line at the renowned Kop End, the kid repeating what her father – a local hero – had done so frequently since moving to Merseyside in 2017.
Salah Snr. stood in front of the dugouts, beaming like a pleased father.
For a brief period, the audience was enthralled. After all, football is a game for everyone.
On a day when Manchester City needed three points to retain its Premier League title, goals from Sergio Aguero, Aymeric Laporte, Riyad Mahrez, and lkay Gündoan put an end to that dream.
Salah, meanwhile, went goalless as Liverpool cruised past Wolves due to a Sadio Mane double – a result that saw Mane and Salah share this season’s Premier League Golden Boot with Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot in his debut season with Liverpool, ending the season with 32 goals.
Salah posted a photo of his daughter and the Liverpool star holding the golden boot on Instagram on Sunday, with the caption: “Yes, I know we have one at home.” This is a brand-new one.”