WWE superstar Ali has hailed the influence and popularity of Mo Salah.
Both superstars are from the same religious culture and Ali has praised Salah for the player’s ability to breakdown and transcend those cultural boundaries all across the globe.
“I’m not a big sports guy, I watch WWE and that’s about as far as it goes for me in terms of sport,” he said.
“What’s awesome about Mo is his representation is so far-reaching. I saw a clip recently where he took his daughter onto the field and the entire stadium erupted.
“You know the reception for her is tied into their love for him and that’s what I want to do here. I’ve got a daughter and I’ve brought her to WWE events and the moment people realised that’s my daughter, they gave her a standing ovation.
“It’s so cool to break down those barriers. Mo Salah is from the same faith as me, he looks like me in certain aspects and what he is doing is inspiring me.
“Not as a football fan, as a human being I’m thinking ‘this guy’s awesome’ for what he represents.”
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