Mohamed Salah in Sharjah: A comedic situation.. and a response to the comparison with Marmoush

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair hosted a special interview with international football star Mohamed Salah, who combined sports stories with a passion for knowledge. Salah spoke to a large audience about his journey from his small village of Nagrig to the world, highlighting the challenges and lessons that shaped his character over the years.

Mohamed Salah's relationship with books and their influence One of the most prominent topics Salah addressed was his close connection to books. He pointed out that reading is not just a hobby, but a means of gaining mental strength and psychological balance. He mentioned that books in the fields of self-development and psychology helped him understand the pressures he faces, both on and off the pitch. He also pointed out that continuous learning through reading gave him a deeper insight into dealing with various challenges.

He refused to be compared to Omar Marmoush. Mo explained the comparisons that the public makes between him and the Egyptian player Omar Marmoush, who also played professionally at a young age, as the public says about “Marmoush” that he is “the new Salah”, and the Liverpool star commented on that by saying: “Omar Marmoush is a good player, but you have to stop comparing him to Mohamed Salah to make his life easier, and let him live his life.”

He continued: "We call him the new Mohamed Salah and if he repeats my achievements, he will be under pressure."

He pointed out: "Omar Marmoush has great potential and is an important player for his team and influential with the Egyptian national team at the present time, but I hope he stays away from the idea of comparisons because it will put him under pressure all the time."

Inspirational messages for youth Salah gave motivational messages to the young people in attendance, emphasizing the importance of ambition, continuous work, and not being afraid of failure. He stressed that success starts from within, and that reading is an effective way to refine ideas and build a sustainable future.

A funny situation between Salah and the audience During Mohamed Salah's symposium at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2024, the player shared some funny moments with the audience, most notably when he joked with a young man who kept talking to him in a loud voice and interrupted his conversation with the broadcaster, so Salah interrupted him smiling and said: "My son, I'm just coming to say a few words and then leave," which made the audience laugh and created a friendly atmosphere between him and the audience.

This interaction reflected Salah's humble personality and his ability to deal with humor, which added vitality to the event and made the audience feel close to him, far from the usual formal atmosphere.