"I think I go back to something I said something about Salah, it obviously caused a big storm at the time about the African Cup of Nations. But I do feel that whether we like it or not, the biggest trophies play a part. So normally around a World Cup or a Euro year, whoever is the player of the tournament more often than not would probably get the trophy. I think the Champions League does play a big part."
"Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, who guided the Reds to the Premier League title last season, finished 4th in the Ballon d'Or rankings this week. The Egyptian attacker finished behind winner Ousmane Dembele, second placed Lamine Yamal and third placed Vitinha, Dembele's teammate at Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool fans were upset with the outcome of the awards and felt it was the year when Salah deserved to win the biggest individual award in football."
Mohamed Salah finished fourth in the Ballon d'Or after a season yielding 34 goals and 23 assists, his best since joining Liverpool. The award went to Ousmane Dembele, with Lamine Yamal second and Vitinha third. Liverpool supporters expressed disappointment and believed Salah deserved the top prize. Jamie Carragher argued that major trophies, particularly the Champions League, influence Ballon d'Or voting and suggested that a Liverpool victory over Paris Saint-Germain could have changed the outcome. Historical examples like Luka Modric and Lionel Messi illustrate the impact of tournament success on individual awards.
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