The unwanted Premier League reality exposed by Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne’s World Cup showdown (opens original article in a new tab)

Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, two of the Premier League's top players, face off in the World Cup as captains of Egypt and Belgium, highlighting their impact on the league and their limited international success.

• Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, considered among the Premier League's best players of the last decade, will face each other in the World Cup as captains of Egypt and Belgium.
• Both players had significant impacts at their clubs, with Salah scoring 257 goals and 122 assists for Liverpool, and De Bruyne contributing 108 goals and 170 assists for Manchester City.
• Despite their club success, neither has won the Ballon d'Or, and their World Cup performances have been limited, with Salah missing the 2022 tournament and De Bruyne's Belgium team failing to win the 2018 or 2022 World Cups.