Egyptian football coach and former forward; currently at the center of Egypt's World Cup-related controversy and coaching decisions.
Egypt has rested Mohamed Salah for the AFCON qualifier against South Sudan due to concerns over the artificial surface in Juba. Salah started the Angola match but was substituted, with the EFA citing surface-related injury risks. South Sudan visit on 29 September at Juba Stadium.
FIFA has fined Spain $20,000 and ordered the temporary closure of at least 15% of seats at a Spain home friendly after supporters chanted anti-Muslim slogans during a World Cup warm-up in Barcelona. The case spans multiple sources, with Spain’s federation and officials condemning the chants and vowing to cooperate with investigations.
The Egyptian Football Association has dismissed coach Hossam Hassan citing concerns over the team’s image and stability. Ali Maher, currently with Ceramica Cleopatra, is named his replacement. The move follows a media ban on Hassan and ongoing off-field controversies, with Egypt’s AFCON campaign and World Cup context shaping the firing.