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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. Rashford rejects Arsenal transfer to stay at Man Utd

    Marcus Rashford has made a dramatic U-turn on his future, ruling out a shock transfer to Arsenal before Deadline Day. The forward was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer but has now firmly decided against joining a direct Premier League rival, choosing instead to stay and fight for his place in the current squad.

  2. Ronaldo secures Al Nassr win to reach 978 goals

    Cristiano Ronaldo moved one step closer to an unprecedented milestone of 1,000 career goals after helping Al Nassr secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun. The forward’s latest strike in the 50th minute takes his career tally to 978 goals, pushing his team to the very top of the league table while extending an incredible run of consecutive scoring matches.

  3. De Zerbi targets one more Tottenham summer transfer

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his delight at securing the impressive signings of Sávio and Omar Marmoush, describing the talented attacking duo as "bomba". Despite overseeing a massive summer spend, the Italian tactician remains extremely hopeful that the club can finalise one more crucial deal before the upcoming transfer deadline.

  4. Watkins apologises for Brighton absence amid Saudi transfer push

    Ollie Watkins has apologised to Unai Emery and his Aston Villa team-mates after refusing to play in their heavy defeat at Brighton. The England striker made himself unavailable for the Premier League fixture as he looks to finalise a lucrative transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Aston Villa have moved swiftly, preparing to bring in Nicolas Jackson as his replacement.

  5. Chelsea target Camara as Fernandez nears exit

    Chelsea have identified Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as a cost-effective replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who is closing in on a transfer to Manchester City. The potential midfield reshuffle follows manager Xabi Alonso choosing to omit Fernandez from a recent cup squad, citing concerns over the player's energy, preparation, and overall desire to compete for the club.

  1. Savio shines on debut as Tottenham thrash Charlton

    Tottenham Hotspur secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, bouncing back from their opening Premier League defeat. New signing Savio made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut. Meanwhile, Everton and Newcastle United also navigated their second-round ties successfully to join Roberto De Zerbi's side in the third-round draw.

  2. Mbappé hat-trick & Bellingham 2 assists in Madrid win

    Kylian Mbappé delivered an absolute masterclass by scoring a brilliant hat-trick to guide Real Madrid to a dominant 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. The French forward was perfectly supported by Jude Bellingham, who provided two crucial assists. Meanwhile, Vinícius Júnior added a goal of his own before sharing a heartwarming celebration with manager José Mourinho at the Bernabéu.

  3. Liverpool receive huge boost as PSG lower Barcola price

    Liverpool have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola. PSG have reportedly lowered their asking price, giving Liverpool renewed confidence that a deal can be struck before the transfer window closes. Negotiations are progressing rapidly right now as the deadline approaches for both clubs.

  4. Chelsea near €40m transfer for Atalanta defender

    Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of securing a major summer transfer for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with negotiations advancing rapidly towards a lucrative agreement. The highly-rated Italy youth international is expected to become the latest promising talent to arrive at Stamford Bridge, as the London club continue their aggressive recruitment strategy to build for the future.

  5. Chelsea plan blockbuster Scott bid amid Fernandez exit

    Chelsea are reportedly preparing a blockbuster bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Argentina international before the transfer window closes, forcing the Blues to identify a premium replacement to ensure they are not left short in midfield.