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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. Alvarez jeered by angry Atletico Madrid fans

    Julian Alvarez endured a highly hostile reception from Atletico Madrid supporters during Sunday's dramatic 2-2 La Liga draw with Villarreal. The Argentine forward was brutally booed as he entered the pitch from the bench, with fans directing explicit chants at him, demanding his immediate departure amid intense summer transfer links to Arsenal and Barcelona.

  2. 'Ask him' - Emery silent on Watkins amid Al Hilal links

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery delivered a highly cryptic response when questioned about the noticeable absence of star striker Ollie Watkins during their heavy opening-weekend defeat. With the England international drawing strong transfer interest from Saudi side Al Hilal, Emery refused to clarify if the player missed the match due to physical fitness or a looming exit.

  1. PSG massive fee stalls Mbaye move to Liverpool

    Liverpool are making positive strides in their attempt to sign Bradley Barcola before the transfer deadline, but securing his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye is proving far more difficult. The massive asking price set by the French champions has created a significant hurdle, leaving the Senegalese winger's potential move to the Premier League stalling in the final days of the window.

  2. Villa and Barcelona challenge Tottenham for Balogun

    Aston Villa and Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco. Tottenham Hotspur are already in negotiations over a €60 million deal for the prolific striker, but they now face fierce competition from both the Premier League side and the Spanish club ahead of the rapidly approaching transfer deadline.

  3. Sell-on clause in overseas transfer hands Man Utd late windfall

    Manchester United are set to receive a timely injection into their summer transfer budget as former defender Willy Kambwala prepares to join Italian side Como. The Red Devils will benefit financially from a valuable sell-on clause inserted into his contract when he departed Old Trafford for Villarreal, providing Michael Carrick with additional funds before the transfer window closes.

  4. Guimaraes ruled out for weeks in major Arsenal blow

    Arsenal have been dealt a significant injury setback at the start of their Premier League campaign, with recent £75 million signing Bruno Guimaraes expected to be out for several weeks. The Brazilian midfielder is set to miss a string of crucial upcoming fixtures, forcing manager Mikel Arteta to consider alternative options in the centre of the pitch during a congested run.

  5. Chelsea reject initial Leeds loan bid for Mudryk

    Chelsea have officially rejected an initial season-long loan proposal from Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, as the Ukrainian seeks regular playing time following his lengthy suspension. While the opening bid fell well short of expectations, talks are ongoing, and Mudryk remains highly interested in finalising a move to Elland Road to rebuild his match fitness this season.

  6. 'hungry to win' - Konsa reveals his Arsenal shirt number

    Arsenal have officially announced the £55 million signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, handing him the number 15 shirt. The England international expressed his immense pride upon joining the Premier League champions, declaring his hunger to secure more major trophies in north London as Mikel Arteta’s side aim to maintain their domestic dominance this season.

  7. Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer despite initial Barcelona dream

    Julian Alvarez is reportedly open to joining Arsenal this summer despite holding significant reservations about returning to England. The forward has previously viewed Barcelona as his dream destination, but with the Catalan club stepping back, he is now seriously considering a move to North London as the transfer window approaches its crucial final days.