Tsimikas' Emotional Tribute to Salah (pic)

“Mo Salah,

I remember watching you on TV and saying you were one of the greatest players of our generation. Life happens, and I've been fortunate enough to tell you that in person so many times. A true legend whom I've been lucky to call my friend. One of the closest and most important friendships I've forged in my football career so far.

A great listener, a great advisor, and so patient with all my outbursts.

Mo,

Thank you for your daily company over the past 5 years, the laughs, the conversations, the achievements, for pushing me to be a better person, and also for being my inspiration on and off the pitch.

Here's to many, many, many more things to come.

All the best, my brother, to you and your family.

Our Egyptian King, YNWA

P.S. We all know I'm your best friend in football too.”