Just when we thought we have hit peak Mo Salah: If there was one thing we’re willing to bet you were doing on a Tuesday night while it was raining was watching the Champions League match between Liverpool and Roma (watch, runtime: 2:49). Mo Salah, who was sold to Liverpool by Roma, showed them their error with two astounding goals to give the Premier League side a comfortable 5-2 victory. The performance, the highlight of a stellar season where Salah shot up on everyone’s radar as one of the best players in the world, may boost his chances of threatening Messi and Ronaldo for the coveted Ballon d'Or. The foreign press continues to laud the player, even CNN (not known for its football savvy commentary) is profiling the star.

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