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. Alexia Putellas

    WSL next? Barca confirm departure of Ballon d'Or winner Putellas

    Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after a historic 14-year spell. The legendary midfielder’s departure has sparked intense speculation about a potential move to the Women’s Super League in England, as the Spanish giants prepare to bid an emotional farewell to their iconic captain and all-time top scorer.

  2. Record fee required! Anderson transfer to top Rice's £105m move

    Manchester City are currently leading rivals Manchester United in the intense race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. A potential transfer could break the record for a British player, eclipsing the £105 million ($141m) fee Arsenal paid for Declan Rice. With a fine World Cup coming up, Forest are preparing for a massive summer departure despite their desire to retain him.

  3. 🎥 | Sealed with a kiss! Lehmann joins Baller League party

    Montel McKenzie and Alisha Lehmann shared a passionate on-pitch embrace to celebrate his thrilling Baller League UK title victory. The former Love Island star and his WSL forward girlfriend celebrated the spectacular win together. Lehmann, who managed in previous seasons of the six-a-side competition, was on hand to fully support her victorious partner despite recent professional setbacks.

  1. VIDEO: Salah breaks down in tears after final Liverpool appearance

    Mohamed Salah bid a highly emotional farewell to Liverpool on Sunday, breaking down in tears in front of the Kop alongside his two daughters. The Egyptian superstar received a guard of honour from his team-mates and a standing ovation from the Anfield faithful, bringing down the curtain on a legendary nine-year era filled with goals and trophies.

  2. 'Ridiculous!' - Spurs vs Everton second-half delay leaves Neville 'furious'

    Gary Neville was left furious after technical difficulties caused a delay to the second half of the final day Premier League clash between Tottenham and Everton. With Spurs' relegation rivals West Ham finishing their clash against Leeds United on time, the lack of synchronisation due to VAR technical issues sparked outrage, leading Neville to brand the situation "absolutely ridiculous".

  3. VIDEO: Salah surpasses Gerrard with superb assist in final Liverpool game

    Mohamed Salah officially cemented his legendary status at Liverpool by surpassing Steven Gerrard to become the outright top assist provider for the Reds in Premier League history. In Sunday's game against Brentford, the Egyptian winger produced a magnificent assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted to a standing ovation in the 74th minute, marking his 93rd assist in the English top flight.