Liverpool's Salah, Arsenal's Russo win FWA Footballer of the Year awards
- Mohamed Salah and Alessia Russo won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards in England in May 2025.
- Salah claimed the men's award for a record-tying third time, equaling Thierry Henry, while Russo earned the women's prize after strong performances this season.
- Salah secured 90 percent of votes from over 900 FWA members, leading Liverpool to their second league title in five years, while Russo helped Arsenal reach the Champions League final.
- FWA chair John Cross noted that Russo’s impressive displays in the Women’s Champions League contributed to her distinction, while Salah secured an overwhelming 90% of the votes, achieving the largest winning margin recorded this century.
- Their wins highlight their key roles in club successes and will be celebrated at a ceremony in London on May 22, 2025, signifying their influence in English football this season.
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