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Mohamed Salah May Join Sporting Kansas City, Team Up With Israeli Defender Or Blorian

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First reported by Mako · Jul 10, 2026

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Mohamed Salah is reportedly close to joining MLS club Sporting Kansas City, where he would play alongside Israeli defender Or Blorian. The move is notable given Salah's previous avoidance of handshakes with Israeli players. Sporting Kansas City leads MLS interest, but the deal faces competition from Saudi clubs and Salah's European ambitions.

01Mohamed Salah may join MLS's Sporting Kansas City, teaming up with Israeli defender Or Blorian.
02Salah previously avoided handshakes with Israeli players during a 2013 Champions League qualifier.
03Sporting Kansas City's new owner, Peter Maluk, is actively pursuing Salah's signing.
04Several MLS teams are interested, but Sporting Kansas City currently leads the race.
05Challenges include Saudi league interest and Salah's preference to stay in Europe.
06Salah announced his departure from Liverpool after nine successful seasons.

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