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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. Carrick hails Man Utd record-breaker

    Manchester United returned to the Champions League with a commanding 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford. The impressive performance featured a midfield masterclass from young star Kobbie Mainoo, earning him high praise from his manager. The team now turns their attention to a massive domestic clash, hoping to carry this newfound momentum into the highly anticipated weekend derby.

  2. Premier League's major financial plan rejected by Big Six clubs

    The Premier League's most prominent clubs are currently locked in a major financial dispute over a controversial proposal to collectively sell additional commercial rights. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are actively opposing the plans, which aim to significantly boost the league's overall commercial revenue.

  3. Man Utd wonderkid JJ Gabriel nets historic UEFA Youth League hat-trick

    Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel has announced himself on the European stage in spectacular fashion. The talented 15-year-old forward scored a remarkable hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut against Sabah, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to achieve the feat. His incredible performance will undoubtedly catch the attention of head coach Michael Carrick.

  4. Nketiah weighs up Ghana allegiance switch

    Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is weighing up his international future after Ghana made a fresh approach to secure his allegiance. Despite having previously represented England at senior level, the forward remains eligible to switch to the Black Stars under current FIFA regulations, leaving him with a major decision to make regarding his long-term international career.

  5. Olise disagrees with Henry regarding Kane and the Ballon d'Or

    Michael Olise has openly disagreed with Thierry Henry's recent comments regarding the best player in world football. While the France legend claimed Olise outperformed his team-mate last year, the Bayern Munich winger firmly rejected that notion, throwing his full support behind Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé after a sensational campaign.

  1. Mudryk speaks out following his long-awaited Tottenham debut

    Mykhailo Mudryk has expressed his immense joy at returning to competitive football after making his Tottenham Hotspur debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The winger took to social media to celebrate his first appearance since November 2024 following a lengthy suspension, though manager Roberto De Zerbi was quick to caution that the player still needs time to build fitness.

  2. Arsenal fans aim brutal chant at Chelsea star Morgan Rogers

    Arsenal fans took the opportunity to mock Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers with a brutal chant during a thrilling 2-1 victory on Sunday. After Rogers opted for a lucrative summer transfer to Stamford Bridge instead of joining Mikel Arteta's side, the Emirates crowd unforgivingly reminded him of his choice as he was substituted late in the highly anticipated London derby.