Mohamed Saeed

MENA Region and Europe Football Correspondent

I began my journalism journey in 2011, specializing in investigative reporting. This allowed me to explore various fields in depth and develop strong analytical skills, until I decided to focus on my first passion: football. I moved on to cover the Egyptian national team across all age groups, global football, and other sports such as swimming, shooting, and squash.

My passion for football began on the field, playing in youth teams for several Egyptian clubs. From there, I dedicated myself to following global football, starting with the 1998 World Cup, as well as domestic football in Egypt. I didn’t just follow it on screens—I have consistently attended matches of my favorite team, Zamalek, the most decorated club in the 20th century, from the stands.

I don’t have a favorite European team, although I lean toward AC Milan due to my admiration for stars like George Weah, Maldini, Gattuso, Kaká, Pirlo, Ronaldinho, and Seedorf. This has made watching historic El Clásico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona even more enjoyable, while keeping me neutral in debates about them.

Still, my best football moments remain Zamalek’s victory over Ismaily and Al Ahly’s defeat to Enppi, marked by Sid Abdel-Naim’s header that secured the epic 2002–2003 league title for Zamalek, as well as AC Milan’s sweet revenge over Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League final with Inzaghi’s historic brace.

I’ve been fortunate to work for two of the Middle East’s leading sports platforms, Kooora and GOAL.COM, which gave me extensive knowledge of both Arab and global football. I was honored to join the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate in 2022, and I specialize in writing SEO-driven sports content for Kooora.

My all-time favorite lineup includes: Buffon in goal; defenders Cafu, Maldini, Beckenbauer, Roberto Carlos; midfielders Zidane, Iniesta, Lionel Messi; and forwards Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Maradona.

Throughout my career, I have published thousands of reports, investigations, and feature stories on Kooora and GOAL. Some of the highlights include:

“What do you think of falafel now, Aboutrika? Arnie Slot smashes ‘Lobster Club’ and plans to erase Manchester City!”

“Retired from tennis, but his love for Real Madrid is endless… Nadal, who voluntarily removed his Barcelona shirt and created half of Georgina’s fortune!”

“Thanks to the naïve Ceferin… the ambitions of the biggest enemy of the Roshn League give Saudi Arabia a sweeping victory for free!”

Articles by Mohamed Saeed
  1. Pochettino favourite backs De Zerbi to save Spurs

    Former Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama has fired a message of support to his former club in their battle against Premier League relegation. The Kenyan, who became a cult hero in north London under Mauricio Pochettino, retired on Friday and is now turning his attention to coaching as he backs new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi to navigate the club out of its current crisis.

  2. Marseille boss quizzed on Greenwood after De Zerbi apology

    Marseille manager Habib Beye has distanced himself from the renewed controversy surrounding Mason Greenwood, insisting he is not a "public court of opinion." The Senegalese coach spoke out after his predecessor at the Orange Velodrome, Roberto De Zerbi, made headlines by apologising for his previous defence of the forward upon taking the Tottenham job.

  3. Sadettin Saran

    Fenerbahce president involved in car crash

    Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran was involved in a car accident on Tuesday while travelling to the Chobani Stadium. The incident occurred in the district of Kadikoy as the club chief was heading to the ground for scheduled executive meetings.

  1. Maradona's home transformed into soup kitchen

    The childhood home of Diego Maradona has undergone a significant transformation to serve the community in the wake of the legend’s passing. Located in the Villa Fiorito neighbourhood, the property is now being used as a soup kitchen to provide essential support to locals facing economic hardship.

  2. Konate waiting for Real Madrid move

    Ibrahima Konate is reportedly prepared to wait for an offer from Real Madrid as his contract situation at Liverpool continues to stall. The French international is entering a critical phase of his career and appears to have set his sights on a potential move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

  3. Infantino insists Iran WILL play at the 2026 World Cup

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament.

  4. Tottenham star agrees personal terms on exit

    Tottenham Hotspur are bracing themselves for a significant departure this summer as reports emerge that first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has agreed on the terms of an exit. The Italian international has been one of the few bright sparks in a turbulent period for the club, but it appears his future lies away from North London.

  5. Maguire advised to reject England's World Cup call-up

    Sam Allardyce has sent a clear message to Harry Maguire, suggesting the Manchester United defender should think twice about representing England at the upcoming World Cup. The former Three Lions boss believes Thomas Tuchel was unnecessarily blunt regarding Maguire's standing in the defensive pecking order.

  6. Andre Onana Manchester United 2025

    Man Utd may face Onana UCL issue

    Manchester United find themselves in a precarious position regarding the future of Andre Onana, with the goalkeeper’s contract set to pose a significant financial hurdle this summer. Despite the club's resurgence under Michael Carrick, a return to Europe's elite competition will trigger a substantial spike in the Cameroonian's wages.

  7. Spurs willing to offer De Zerbi 'significant survival bonus'

    Tottenham Hotspur have identified Roberto De Zerbi as their primary target to replace interim boss Igor Tudor, and are reportedly willing to offer the Italian coach a "significant survival bonus" if he takes over as permanent manager immediately. It is said that De Zerbi wants to wait until the summer before joining another club, but Spurs are trying to convince the ex-Marseille manager to soften his stance.