PFA Players' Player of the Year
Wins the PFA Players' Player of the Year award after an exceptional first season with Liverpool.
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2018 in Egypt
Explore 14 historical events and records for Egypt in 2018.
Historical records for Egypt in 2018
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April
May
FWA Footballer of the Year
Becomes the first African winner of the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.
Premier League Golden Boot
Finishes the Premier League season with 32 goals and wins the Golden Boot while setting a new 38-match-season scoring record.
Premier League Player of the Season
Receives the Premier League Player of the Season award after a record-breaking debut campaign with Liverpool.
Salah Injury in Kyiv Final
Salah leaves the Champions League final with a shoulder injury following a challenge by Sergio Ramos, a major blow to Klopp's Liverpool.
July
NSWE Ownership
Sawiris and Wes Edens invest in Aston Villa and stabilise the club's finances.
September
FIFA Puskas Award
Wins the FIFA Puskas Award for his curling goal against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
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Ahmed Elmohamady - 2018 Return to World Finals
Ahmed Elmohamady joined the national selection for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, bringing Premier League and Championship experience into the side. The tournament ended in the group stage, but selection carried historical importance after a long absence.
Ahmed Hegazi - 2018 Return to World Finals
Ahmed Hegazi was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, playing in central defence against World Cup opposition. Egypt’s participation connected a new generation with the national team’s earlier World Cup history.
Ali Gabr - 2018 Return to World Finals
Ali Gabr featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, representing one of Egypt’s defensive selections for Russia. The squad faced hosts Russia alongside Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in its group.
Essam El Hadary - 2018 Return to World Finals
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Essam El Hadary was recognised for becoming the oldest player to appear at a men’s FIFA World Cup. The Russia tournament was Egypt’s first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Mohamed Abdel Shafy - 2018 Return to World Finals
Mohamed Abdel Shafy was included in Egypt’s party for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, bringing his international experience to the left-back group. The Russia tournament was Egypt’s first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years.
Mohamed El Shenawy - 2018 Return to World Finals
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mohamed El Shenawy was recognised for starting against Uruguay and producing a series of saves. Egypt’s group fixtures against Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia provided demanding international tests.
Tarek Hamed - 2018 Return to World Finals
Tarek Hamed represented Egyptian football as part of the squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, providing defensive intensity in the midfield department. Egypt’s group fixtures against Uruguay, Russia and Saudi Arabia provided demanding international tests.
How these records were prepared
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