From the Pitch to the People: Salah’s 6% Wealth Pledge and Big-Hearted Wins

Charity pledge grabs headlines

An English-language report on Wednesday revealed that Egyptian international Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s star, earmarks a portion of his wealth for charitable causes.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Salah’s philanthropy amounts to 6 percent of his wealth to help the needy and support other causes.

The report notes that Salah began his charitable work in his hometown of Nagrig, where he built a hospital and a school, and donated €383,000 to a water-treatment plant; he also gives €4,000 a month to families in need.

Salah has also donated €2.75 million to the National Cancer Institute in Cairo.

Additionally, the paper says Salah contributed €133,000 to rebuild a church in Giza after a fire.

The report describes Salah as a popular hero in Egypt, a symbol across the Arab world, and a source of inspiration for millions of young people, one of the most philanthropic Egyptians.

It concludes by noting Salah’s dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations, a title long awaited by Egyptians to boost the record as the continent’s most successful team.

Punchline: If generosity had assists, Salah would have a record-breaking season.

Punchline: He donates so much that even his mortgage has a charity case.