Silent Rivalry: Mahrez Ignores Salah in Bombshell Interview

The Mahrez-Salah Cold War Heats Up

Algerian Star Ignores Egyptian Rival in Bombshell Interview

In a revealing one-hour interview with CARRE TV, Riyad Mahrez took fans on a journey through his remarkable career, from humble beginnings to continental and European glory. However, the most talked-about aspect wasn't what he said but who he left out: Mohamed Salah.

A Name Missing From the Narrative

While discussing football legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Karim Benzema, Mahrez made no mention of his longtime African rival, sparking immediate controversy. This deliberate omission reignited speculation about the frosty relationship between the two superstars.

Echoes of a Cold War

This apparent media silence echoes Salah's recent Ballon d’Or interview where he also excluded Mahrez when asked about the greatest African player he'd seen. Salah praised Didier Drogba and George Weah but remained silent on Mahrez, one of Africa’s most decorated players of the past decade.

A Calculated Silence?

Observers now suggest that Mahrez’s complete avoidance of Salah's name was not accidental. Whether discussing his golden era at Man City, his status among African legends, or even his move to the Saudi Pro League, Mahrez never acknowledged Salah's influence or rivalry, even in contexts where it seemed almost unavoidable.

A Tactical Media Move?

Some insiders wonder if Mahrez requested that Salah's name not be mentioned during the broadcast – an unlikely but not impossible maneuver.

Whatever the reason, the interview sends a clear message: Mahrez chose to respond to Salah’s earlier snub with one of his own, colder and more complete.