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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. Zidane reveals 'no regrets' over Materazzi headbutt

    Zinedine Zidane has openly discussed his infamous clash with Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final, insisting he holds no regrets over the incident. Speaking before his first home match as France manager against Italy, Zidane addressed the historic moment while looking forward to a highly emotional return to the Stade de France in the UEFA Nations League on Friday.

  2. Dembele speaks out on Mbappe rift ahead of Italy clash

    Ousmane Dembele has firmly dismissed rumours of a fallout with France team-mate Kylian Mbappe following comments regarding the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony. Speculation suggested a frosty relationship had developed between the pair after Mbappe spoke to the media, but Dembele insists their close friendship remains completely intact as they reunite on international duty this week.

  1. Man City sponsor threatens Premier League

    Manchester City are facing severe off-field turbulence as their chief sponsor threatens legal action against the Premier League. Following the explosive verdict that found the club guilty of massive financial breaches, the airline has strongly condemned the ruling, expressing deep concern over the public communication and denying any involvement in sham deals.

  2. Angry Ronaldo abandons Portugal duty following Jesus dispute

    Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally abandoned the Portugal national team training camp in Denmark ahead of their Nations League clash. The dramatic departure comes amid escalating tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus, who recently left him on the bench and admitted to mishandling his warm-up, triggering a major crisis within the squad despite crisis talks.