Salah and Caldentey Clinch PFA Honors as Players of the Year

London, Aug 20 (AP) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey were honored as the men's and women's player of the year in English soccer at the Professional Footballers' Association awards on Tuesday. For Salah, this accolade marks a record third time he has been voted for by his fellow professionals, showcasing his exceptional talent and contribution to the game. The 33-year-old Egyptian international was instrumental in Liverpool's successful campaign, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists in the Premier League, helping the club secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight championship. Additionally, Salah was awarded the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year for a third time earlier in the year.

Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Mariona Caldentey made a remarkable impact in her debut season at Arsenal, scoring 19 goals across all competitions, which included an impressive eight goals during the team's journey to lifting the Champions League trophy, notably defeating her former club Barcelona in the final. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers was recognized as the men's young player of the year, while Olivia Smith, the Canadian striker now playing for Arsenal after a world-record transfer, claimed the women's young player of the year honors following a standout season at Liverpool. (AP) AM AM AM.

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