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 star Pedro wants to reach Kane's level

    Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has opened up about his transition into a traditional striker role, revealing that he closely studies Harry Kane to elevate his performances. The Brazilian attacker also played down premature comparisons to club legend Didier Drogba, insisting he wants to forge his own legacy at Stamford Bridge while redefining the modern number nine position.

  2. 🎥 | Bento’s comical own goal denies Ronaldo title party

    Al-Nassr goalkeeper Bento Matheus made a comical 98th-minute error to gift Al-Hilal a dramatic 1-1 draw, delaying Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League title celebrations. A disastrous own goal from a powerful throw-in stunned fans, meaning Al-Nassr must now wait to secure their first championship in seven years in their upcoming fixture against Damac FC, despite currently leading the table by five points.

  1. Man Utd plot shock Valverde bid after Madrid bust-up

    Manchester United are weighing up a stunning move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde as his future in the Spanish capital becomes increasingly uncertain. The Uruguay international has reportedly been frozen out at the Bernabeu following a high-profile training ground altercation with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, making a summer exit likely.

  2. Mourinho in 'final negotiations' to become Real Madrid boss

    Real Madrid are closing in on a sensational appointment that will see Jose Mourinho return to Santiago Bernabeu for a second spell in charge. The Portuguese tactician has emerged as the sole focus of the Spanish club's board as they look to replace Alvaro Arbeloa. Mourinho is currently in final negotiations to secure his highly anticipated return to the Spanish capital.

  3. Como reach Europe for first time EVER as Fabregas' stock soars again

    Cesc Fabregas has led Como to a historic achievement, securing European football for the first time in the club's history after a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona. The milestone comes exactly two years after their promotion to Serie A. With his managerial stock rising rapidly, Fabregas' success in Italy continues to fuel rumours of a potential return to his former club Chelsea.