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![[WATCH] Ballon d’Or 2025: Henry, Carragher and Richards agree on frontrunner](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/12022025/da81dbbd-05e7-4d90-952c-80fb3856ac38.jpeg?operations=fit(480:))
The CBS Sports pundits believe a clear favourite has emerged in the Ballon d'Or race.
Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards have all backed Mohamed Salah to win the Ballon d'Or this year.
The three pundits were speaking after the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City on Tuesday night.
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Vinicius Junior, runner-up to Man City’s Rodri in 2024, was named Player of the Match in Los Blancos’ 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium, leading to the ex-players’ brief discussion during a Q&A.
Salah has been in sensational form for Liverpool this season, scoring 26 goals and providing 18 assists in 34 appearances; the Reds star is the leading contender for the Premier League Golden Boot and has also impressed in the Champions League.
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Henry, Carragher and Richards pick Salah as Ballon d’Or frontrunner
Henry, Carragher and Richards all believe that Salah's performances this season have been outstanding and that he deserves to be recognised as the best player in the world.
They also believe that Liverpool's strong performances in the Premier League and Champions League will boost Salah's chances of winning the award.
“I’m with Jamie, if he carries on like that. If he carries on like that,” Henry said on CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday night. “It depends on what they win.”
Micha Richards added: “He [Salah] is my mate but maybe… yeah probably Salah. [Vinicius could win] Just because of… [last year]. Vini or Salah.”
Salah faces competition from Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior. However, the Liverpool forward is currently the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or, which will be presented in December.
Salah’s uncertain future
Despite his impressive performances, Salah has yet to sign a new contract with Liverpool.
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This has led to speculation that he could leave the club in the summer, with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal reportedly interested in signing him.
“I would like to have Salah at Al-Hilal, he has a way of playing that fits the team," said Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus recently.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has insisted that he wants Salah to stay at the club; however, the Egyptian's future remains uncertain and leaving would be a major blow for Liverpool.
What next for Salah?
Record-chasing Salah is expected to feature for Liverpool in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park, as the Reds aim to move nine points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League table.
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