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| Mo Salah: Unusual sculpture of Liverpool star unveiled in Egypt | Mo Salah: Unusual sculpture of Liverpool star unveiled in Egypt |
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| A sculpture of Liverpool and Egypt football star Mohamed Salah unveiled in his home country is raising eyebrows on social media. | A sculpture of Liverpool and Egypt football star Mohamed Salah unveiled in his home country is raising eyebrows on social media. |
| The artwork was put on display on Sunday at the World Youth Forum (WYF) being held in Sharm al-Sheikh. | The artwork was put on display on Sunday at the World Youth Forum (WYF) being held in Sharm al-Sheikh. |
| It depicts the striker with his arms out wide in the goalscoring celebration he is known for. | It depicts the striker with his arms out wide in the goalscoring celebration he is known for. |
| But people have suggested it looks more like singer Leo Sayer or Marv the burglar from the film Home Alone. | But people have suggested it looks more like singer Leo Sayer or Marv the burglar from the film Home Alone. |
| The sculpture of Salah joins a long list of other sculptures in the football world that have left fans scratching their heads about likeness. | The sculpture of Salah joins a long list of other sculptures in the football world that have left fans scratching their heads about likeness. |
| It has drawn comparisons to a bust of Cristiano Ronaldo which was widely mocked after it was unveiled at Madeira airport last year. | It has drawn comparisons to a bust of Cristiano Ronaldo which was widely mocked after it was unveiled at Madeira airport last year. |
| Emanuel Jorge da Silva Santos, who sculpted the bust, spoke of his sadness about the online criticism of his effort afterwards. He was later given a second chance at it by website The Bleacher Report. | Emanuel Jorge da Silva Santos, who sculpted the bust, spoke of his sadness about the online criticism of his effort afterwards. He was later given a second chance at it by website The Bleacher Report. |
| The youth forum, where the statue of Salah was unveiled, was attended by thousands, including Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. | The youth forum, where the statue of Salah was unveiled, was attended by thousands, including Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. |
| The event, which is in its second year, was created by young people in Egypt to help promote peace and prosperity. | The event, which is in its second year, was created by young people in Egypt to help promote peace and prosperity. |
| Sculptor Mai Abdallah told Egyptian media that she created the statue because Salah stood as a symbol of excellence for Egyptian youth, describing the artwork as "distinguished and executable". | |
| In a Facebook post, she addressed the criticism and said the brass statue came out looking differently to the original mould. | |
| "I hope people learn the art of criticism politely and respect," she added. | |
| Salah scored 32 goals in just 36 appearances in his debut year at Liverpool last season, breaking records and garnering widespread praise. | Salah scored 32 goals in just 36 appearances in his debut year at Liverpool last season, breaking records and garnering widespread praise. |
| The 26-year-old signed a new five-year deal at the club earlier this year, and has had previous spells at clubs including Chelsea and Roma. | The 26-year-old signed a new five-year deal at the club earlier this year, and has had previous spells at clubs including Chelsea and Roma. |
| Born in Nagrig in northern Egypt, Salah enjoys widespread popularity in his home country. | Born in Nagrig in northern Egypt, Salah enjoys widespread popularity in his home country. |
| He was their lead goal scorer in World Cup qualifying, which helped them reach the 2018 competition for the first time since 1990. | He was their lead goal scorer in World Cup qualifying, which helped them reach the 2018 competition for the first time since 1990. |