Norihiro Fukayama, Buddhist monk and chief of administration at Ekoin Temple in Japan: "Last summer I had the honour of guiding a meditation session for members of Liverpool FC at the Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin. Mohamed Salah stood out not only for listening so carefully during the session but also for approaching me afterwards to ask several thoughtful and personal questions about meditation. He mentioned that he already practises meditation in his daily life. I was very impressed by his curiosity and sincerity. He left a very strong and lasting impression on me. "I also remember that when he entered the main hall, he respectfully bowed toward the principal Buddhist image. This gesture showed a deep sense of respect and openness toward Buddhism, which I found very admirable. After this experience, I found myself drawn to him and I began following his matches and results. I feel that he has a rare combination of charisma and genuine humanity, which makes him a truly remarkable individual."