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Moataz Elgammal

News editor

Working as a football journalist was my first childhood dream. I became a journalist and a member of the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate, but covering topics far from the world of sports until the opportunity came in early 2020 when I joined Kooora, and then GOAL.

My memories with football began with Zinedine Zidane's historic triumph in the 1998 World Cup and France's unforgettable win over Brazil in the final, along with the Egyptian league matches and the rivalry between Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily during that era.

I don't support a specific team in Europe, but I enjoyed watching Milan with "Maldini, Gattuso, Kaka, Pirlo" and was amazed by Barcelona with "Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi, Neymar, Villa, Messi, Suarez", before following Mohamed Salah in his exceptional career with Fiorentina, Roma, and Liverpool.

My unforgettable sports moment was Mohamed Aboutrika's goal in Al Ahly's victory over Sfaxien in the 2006 CAF Champions League final.

My ideal lineup: Buffon; Cafu - Van Dijk - Maldini - Roberto Carlos; Pirlo - Zidane - Iniesta - Kaka; Cristiano Ronaldo - Messi

Articles by Moataz Elgammal
  1. Chelsea sign Lamine Camara to replace departing Enzo Fernandez

    Chelsea have successfully secured a dramatic deadline day agreement to bring Lamine Camara to Stamford Bridge. The Premier League side moved quickly to negotiate a lower fee with Monaco after facing the imminent departure of their record signing to Manchester City. The Senegal international is now finalising his late switch to London before the summer transfer window closes.

  2. Everton launch late transfer bid for Man Utd striker

    Everton have launched a dramatic deadline day bid to secure Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee on loan for the remainder of the season. The Toffees have turned their attention to the Netherlands international in the final hours of the transfer window after a proposed move for Folarin Balogun collapsed, offering the forward a potential escape route from Old Trafford.

  3. Chelsea reject late Liverpool loan bid for Malo Gusto

    Liverpool made a dramatic late attempt to secure Chelsea defender Malo Gusto on transfer deadline day, but the proposed move ultimately collapsed. The Merseyside club sought a temporary agreement to bolster their defensive options, but strict demands from the London side regarding a permanent transfer meant that the two Premier League rivals failed to reach a compromise.

  4. Arsenal sanction third deadline day exit as Dortmund seal loan

    Arsenal have finalised a season-long loan move for Ethan Nwaneri to join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on Deadline Day. The highly-rated midfielder heads to Germany in search of regular first-team minutes after finding opportunities limited at the Emirates Stadium. The deal does not include a permanent purchase option, meaning he will return to London next summer.

  5. Nick Woltemade

    Juventus bolster attack with late loan signing of Woltemade

    Juventus have officially secured the services of Germany international Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan from Premier League side Newcastle United. The towering centre-forward arrives to strengthen the attacking options for Luciano Spalletti following several summer departures, finalising his move to the Allianz Stadium on the final day of the Serie A transfer window.

  1. Carrick told to urgently replace struggling Man Utd star

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been urged to immediately replace Luke Shaw following the defender's disastrous performance during Sunday's 5-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town. Despite the team bouncing back with a resounding win, the left-back's alarming defensive vulnerabilities have led to severe criticism, labelling him as a core part of their ongoing issues.

  2. Chelsea agree Lamine Camara deal as Enzo Fernandez nears exit

    Chelsea have reportedly reached a definitive agreement with Monaco to sign midfielder Lamine Camara in the final days of the transfer window. The arrival of the Senegalese international is expected to facilitate the high-profile departure of Enzo Fernandez, who is currently finalising a blockbuster move to Manchester City after falling out of favour with the Chelsea manager.

  3. Rio Ferdinand 2025

    Lisandro Martinez receives ultimate praise from Ferdinand

    Rio Ferdinand has heaped massive praise on Lisandro Martinez following Manchester United's thrilling comeback victory against Ipswich on Sunday. The former defender believes the Argentine is currently unmatched across world football when it comes to his exceptional passing abilities and composure on the ball, despite a late error during the entertaining encounter at Old Trafford.

  4. Alonso explains Moises Caicedo injury against Brighton

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has offered an explanation regarding the concerning injury suffered by Moises Caicedo during their chaotic 4-3 victory over Brighton on Sunday. The Ecuador international lasted just 13 minutes on the pitch before limping down the Stamford Bridge tunnel, leaving supporters sweating over his fitness as the Blues continue their winning start to the season.

  5. Man Utd urged to fix defence before transfer deadline

    Former defender Gary Neville has warned Manchester United that their current backline will severely undermine head coach Michael Carrick if new signings are not secured. Despite massive recent investments in midfield and attack, the club remain vulnerable defensively and urgently need to sign a centre-back and a left-back before the transfer window shuts.

  6. Martinelli nears record-breaking £55m Arsenal departure

    Arsenal are on the verge of securing their highest ever transfer fee as Gabriel Martinelli prepares to finalise a record-breaking £55 million switch to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Mikel Arteta has acknowledged the ongoing situation as the Gunners prepare to bid farewell to a key figure from their recent title-challenging campaign before the transfer deadline.