'It was a privilege to play alongside you, whether I'll be here or not afterwards': Mohamed Salah remains coy on his future with Egypt in emotional speech to team-mates after heartbreaking defeat by Senegal in World Cup play-off qualifier

Daily Mail | March 30, 2022

Egypt star Mohamed Salah gave little away about a potential decision on his international future following their failure to reach the World Cup in Qatar.

The Pharaohs lost a second consecutive penalty shootout to Senegal and therefore suffered defeat in their all-important World Cup play-off qualifier.

Egypt boss Carlos Queiroz stepped down from the role after seeing his side repeat their disappointment in the Africa Cup of Nations final by losing to Senegal on penalties.

An emotional Mohamed Salah remained coy on his international future after Egypt's defeat

Salah missed a penalty in the shootout, meaning Egypt failed to qualify for the World Cup

But in an emotional speech posted on the FilGol website, Salah remained coy on what his international future holds, insisting it had been a 'privilege' to play with his team-mates 'whether I'll be here or not afterwards'.