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FIFA explains why Egypt's Best Player votes for Mohamed Salah did not count

Egypt's Mohamed Salah [Courtesy]

FIFA has explained why votes from Egypt for Mohamed Salah did not count in the Best Player award where the Liverpool superstar came fourth.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to win the award for a record sixth time on Monday while Salah finished fourth - 20 points behind Messi.

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