Hossam Hassan, the Egyptian national team forward, admitted that the recent draw against the UAE in the 2025 Arab Cup was not beneficial for the Pharaohs, but he promised the fans a victory in the crucial upcoming match against Jordan in the final group stage round. UAE Match Analysis and Goal: Unsatisfactory Result:  Hassan told "On Sport" channel: " The result against the UAE was not in our favor , but we thank God for scoring the equalizer and avoiding defeat in the end."

The FIFA Referees Committee announced the officiating crew for the match between the Saudi Arabia national team and Comoros, scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, as part of the second round of the group stage of the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar. The match will be held at 8:30 PM (local time) at Al Bayt Stadium. Refereeing Crew Details: Role Name and Nationality Notes Main Referee Juan Gabriel Calderon Perez (Costa Rica) - Assistant Referee 1 Juan Carlos Mora (Costa Rica) - Assistant Ref

Sami Trabelsi, the head coach of the Tunisian national team, confirmed the positive atmosphere within the squad ahead of their match against Palestine tomorrow, Thursday, in the second round of the Arab Cup 2025. This match follows a disappointing start for the "Eagles of Carthage" after a surprising 0-1 loss to Syria  in the first round of the group, which also includes the host nation, Qatar . In the pre-match press conference, Trabelsi  stated that "Everyone has turned the

The decision by the new Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, to keep the iconic Egyptian goal-scorer, Mohamed Salah, on the bench during Liverpool's 2-0 victory against West Ham in the last Premier League round, sparked widespread controversy. The match itself marked the team's first win after a series of three consecutive defeats. In a show of support for this decision, former Irish international and Liverpool star of the late 1980s, John Aldridge , strongly endorsed Slot's  stance

Barcelona's gem, Lamine Yamal, revealed the reason he chose to reject the Moroccan national team, stating that he feels Spanish—in his own words—during an interview with the American network CBS's "60 Minutes" program on Monday. 1. Choosing Spain and Sense of Belonging Reason for Rejection:  Lamine Yamal insisted, "I am Spanish,"  as the reason he chose to represent Spain instead of Morocco. Ambition:  The 18-year-old player said he chose a national team that aims to achieve

Liverpool ended their losing streak, which had persisted over their last three matches across various competitions, achieving a vital 2-0 victory against hosts West Ham United on Sunday in the 13th round of the Premier League. 1. Match Details and Goals Match:  Liverpool 2 - 0 West Ham United (at the London Olympic Stadium). Goal Scorers: Swedish international Alexander Isak  in the 60th minute. Dutch international Cody Gakpo  in the 90+2 minute. Match Circumstances:  Liverpo

Early signs of "chaos" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are emerging, with mounting concerns over the possible absence of the Iranian national team from the tournament set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, due to US visa restrictions. 1. The Core Crisis: Visa Refusal and Iranian Protest The Incident:  US authorities refused to grant entry visas to members of the official Iranian delegation for the World Cup Draw ceremony , scheduled to take place in Washington n

Daniel Farke, the Leeds United coach, said that Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma deliberately pretended to be injured during the teams' Premier League match to give coach Pep Guardiola an opportunity to relay new instructions. This occurred following Leeds' 3-2 loss on Saturday. 1. Incident Details and Accusation The Context:  Manchester City took an early 2-0 lead (goals by Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol), but Leeds narrowed the gap in the 49th minute (Dominic

English club Manchester City has completed more than half of its journey in the league phase of the Champions League this season. City suffered its first defeat in the Champions League this season, falling 0-2 to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday in the fifth round. After the first five rounds, manager Pep Guardiola's team has collected 10 points , temporarily placing them sixth in the Champions League league standings, pending the completion of the fifth round matches. ⚽️ Manchest

FC Barcelona delivered one of its worst performances in recent memory in London against Chelsea in the Champions League, both individually and collectively. Mistakes by several players and a lack of coherence allowed Chelsea to secure a stunning 3-0 victory over the Blaugrana , a result fully supported by statistics. 1. The Three Key Indicators Behind Barcelona's Collapse Indicator Chelsea Barcelona Result Ball Possession 55.4% 44.6% Loss  of Initiative Total Passes 514 418 N

Everton manager David Moyes commented on a skirmish that broke out between his players during their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Everton despite being reduced to ten men. 1. Incident Details and Coach's Reaction The Incident:  In the 13th minute, after a Manchester United attack, Everton players Idrissa Gueye  and Michael Keane  exchanged words, and Gueye proceeded to slap Keane across the face . Referee Tony Harr

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney renewed his attack on Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, calling on Liverpool manager Arne Slot to take a "bold" decision: benching Salah. Rooney believes this move would trigger a reaction within the team amid the sharp decline in the results of the former Premier League champions. 1. Reason for Calling for Salah's Temporary Marginalization Decline in Performance:  Rooney criticized Salah's recent performance, noting that he "does not perform

English football legend Wayne Rooney urged Liverpool manager Arne Slot to get rid of the Egyptian star Mohamed Salah so that the team can stop its suffering, which is currently characterized by a streak of defeats in the English Premier League. 1. Liverpool's Suffering and Salah's Decline Team Status:  Liverpool's struggles under Slot continued after losing 0-3 to Nottingham Forest on Saturday at Anfield, marking 6 losses in their last 7 league matches, placing them 11th in t

The defender for the Yemeni national team and Iraq's Erbil SC, Haroun Al-Zubaydi, discussed his inspiring football journey, which started with playing barefoot in the streets of Sanaa, included working in a US food store, and led him to represent his country in the qualifiers for the Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar. Milestones in Al-Zubaydi's Career Early Life:  Al-Zubaydi moved to the US at age 10, where he balanced school, football, and working in his family's food store. He said: "

Majid Bougherra, the head coach of the Algerian national team, announced the squad for the Arab Cup 2025 tournament, scheduled to take place in Qatar from December 1st to 18th. Key Squad Changes and Grouping Notable Names:  The squad sees the return of stars like Yacine Brahimi , Islam Slimani , and Adam Ounas , while Al Masry player Abderrahim Dighmoum  is excluded. Algeria's Group:  The "Desert Warriors" are in Group D alongside Iraq  and the winners of the two playoff matc

Al Ahly club management today tasked its legal advisor, Mohamed Othman, with filing five urgent official complaints and a formal report to the Public Prosecutor against Yehia Aboul Fotouh, Vice Chairman of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). The action follows statements made by Aboul Fotouh that included "transgressions against the club, its fans, and some state institutions." Recipients of the Complaints The complaints were directed to five authorities based on their respecti

The FIFA Intercontinental Playoff Draw for the 2026 World Cup, held on Thursday afternoon, placed the Iraqi national team on a difficult path to qualify for the tournament. Draw Details and Expected Matches Iraq's Matchup:  The Iraqi team  will face the winner of the match between Suriname and Bolivia  for a spot in the World Cup. The final qualifying match for Iraq's path will be held in Mexico. The Other Path:  On the other side of the draw, the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Egyptian football scene witnessed a prominent public debate between the Head Coach of the Egyptian national team, Hossam Hassan, and the former Olympic team coach, Brazilian Rogério Micale. Hassan explicitly criticized Micale regarding his salary and results, prompting Micale to respond with a lengthy statement described as "calm and reasoned." Hossam Hassan's Criticisms: Salary and Results Hassan's comments came after Egypt defeated Cape Verde in the Al Ain Friendly Cup.

The Curaçao national team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, making it the smallest nation ever by population size to secure a spot in the tournament. Details of the Record Achievement Island Status:  Curaçao is an island in the Caribbean region, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Population:  Curaçao's population is only about 156,000 inhabitants , making it the least populated country to qualify for the World Cup. Qualificat

French and Spanish press reports revealed details of the final agreement between Real Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais regarding the transfer of young Brazilian striker Endrick Felipe to the French club on a loan deal during the upcoming winter transfer window, amid his exclusion from Coach Xabi Alonso's tactical plans. Loan Details and the Unusual Condition Forced Exit:  Endrick (18) joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 with great fanfare but suffered a hamstring injury tha