Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was honoured for his charitable work at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards on Thursday evening.

The 28-year-old has been a force for good off the pitch, especially in his native Egypt, where he gifted an oxygen supply to his hometown hospital in the midst of the pandemic earlier this year.

"I'm very proud to have been chosen by the Laureus Academy for this Sporting Inspiration Award," said Salah.

"2020 was a very difficult year, on so many levels and for so many people around the world. Some of us were kept away from our family and friends, and others even lost loved ones.

"We need to learn from this experience, support one another, and do our best to look ahead.

"Many times, football players win awards and automatically thank our fans. This time, I will dedicate this award not only to our fans but to all the other sports fans around the world.

"This past year has been a very harsh reminder of the fact that sport, including football, is nothing without fans.

"Everyone in the world of sport can be replaced, fans cannot. I will end on that note. Once again, thank you very much."