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Salah’s boots go to museum

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EGYPTIAN football star Mo Salah’s boots have been donated to the British Museum.

The boots will be displayed “amid the statues of ancient pharaohs” at the world-famous Egyptian collection.

Neal Spencer, the Museum’s keeper of ancient Egypt and Sudan, said: “This acquisitio­n brings the British Museum’s world-famous Egyptian collection right up to date.

“The boots tell a story of a modern Egyptian icon, performing in the UK, with a truly global impact.”

The donation celebrates Liverpool star Salah winning the Golden Boot for being the top goalscorer in the Premier League this season.

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