Nicknamed "The Pharaoh" and "Egyptian King" by ardent Liverpool supporters, Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has had enjoyed a fairytale rise to world stardom in the English Premier League and the Champions League.

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Now a new Channel 4 documentary takes a look back at the Liverpool striker's journey.

Here's everything you need to know about Mo Salah: a Football Fairy Tale.

https://youtu.be/4r0Q70lP9KE

What time is Mo Salah: a Football Fairy Tale on TV?

The documentary airs on Channel 4 at 10pm on Tuesday 22nd May.

What's it about?

Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid on Saturday 26th May, Channel 4 presents a look back at the rise of Mohamed Salah (commonly referred to as 'Mo'), the Egyptian team footballer and Liverpool forward.

His prolific goalscoring and trademark creativity on the pitch - his scurrying gait and seemingly impossible scores - have made Salah equally popular off the pitch, and a favourite amongst fans and sports pundits alike.

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Salah was recently voted PFA's Player of the Year, but his path to success has had a few bumps, as the documentary covers. Interviewees singing Salah's praises during the documentary also include Steven Gerrard and Gary Lineker.

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