Magi Sadeq, Mo Salah’s Wife: 6 Things You Need To Know About Her
While she shies away from the spotlight, we’ve uncovered a few facts about the star footballer’s wife…
As the saying goes, behind every great man stands a great woman – and superstar footballer Mo Salah’s wife, Magi Sadeq, is certainly no exception.
The 29-year-old Egyptian forward — who currently plays for Liverpool F.C. — wed his sweetheart back in 2013. Despite the fact that Magi keeps a relatively low profile when compared to many other wives and girlfriends (she doesn’t appear to be active on social media), she can occasionally be spotted at her husband’s matches, supporting him from the sidelines.
From how they met to the charitable initiatives she champion’s with her husband, Bazaar shares everything you need to know about Mo Salah’s wife, Magi Sadeq.
Magi Sadeq, Mo Salah’s Wife: 6 Things You Need To Know About Her
Her full name isn’t Magi Sadeq…
Born in the Egyptian province of Gharbia, Maji Mohammed Sadiq is from the same village as her husband, Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly — a.k.a. Mo Salah.
She has a twin sister.
According to Arab News, the twenty-seven-year old wife of the star footballer has a twin sister, named Mohab.
Magi has known Mo since they were children…
According to The Sun, Magi and Mo have known each other since they were in school together.
She has two daughters…
Magi and Mo have two daughters together, Makka, 7, and Kayan, 1 and both appear to be extremely doting parents; during the lockdown last year, Mo shared an Instagram post with older daughter Makka helping him train at home in the back garden.
…and clearly enjoys her privacy.
As a private person, Magi does not appear to have any public social media accounts – but while she may not be active online, she still makes the occasional guest appearance on her husband’s account.
Both her and her husband donate to charities and are extremely generous.
Both husband and wife are known for being very charitable, especially with the residents of their hometown; from food to appliances to medical equipment, the couple has provided family, friends and community members with an abundance of support. According to SportsMob.com, Mo and Magi return to their hometown every Ramadan to give back to the villagers.
She is a devout Muslim.
As a practicing Muslim, Magi wears a hijab and dresses modestly.
Who is Mo Salah? Why is he so famous?
Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly, affectionately known as Mohamed Salah or Mo Salah, is a celebrated Egyptian professional footballer who plays right winger or forward for the Premier League powerhouse team, Liverpool F.C. Not only is he a stellar athlete, but he also proudly captains the Egypt national team. His reputation in the world of football extends far and wide, making him one of the sport’s most distinguished figures.
Salah’s remarkable talents on the field include his dribbling skills and electrifying speed. These attributes have rightly earned him a place among the best players in the world, and one of the greatest African players of all time.
Mo’s fame extends beyond his incredible skillset. He is renowned as one of the most prolific goalscorers globally, securing the Premier League Golden Boot thrice (in 2017–18, 2018–19, and 2021–22). His prowess has also earned him the prestigious PFA Players’ Player of the Year award twice (in 2017–18 and 2021–22). In 2017, he won the title of African Footballer of the Year, cementing his status as an iconic figure.
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