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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. Curtis Jones reveals why he feels at home with Inter

    Curtis Jones has revealed he already feels completely at home at Inter after playing a key role in their stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Napoli. The former Liverpool star praised his new manager Cristian Chivu and hit back at critics who label Serie A as boring, insisting that his new team have the tactical brilliance and fighting spirit to achieve major success.

  2. 'We need him' - Llorente urges Alvarez support

    Marcos Llorente has admitted that Atletico Madrid desperately need Julian Alvarez to find his scoring boots after Diego Simeone's side suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Athletic Club on Saturday. The Argentina international made his first appearance since a move to Barcelona collapsed, and his teammates are now determined to help him rediscover his best form.

  3. How Hoffenheim and Rangnick inspired Klopp's famous tactics?

    Former Chelsea forward Demba Ba has shared the fascinating origin story behind Jurgen Klopp's famous high-intensity tactical system. Ba explained how an aggressive, breathless performance by Hoffenheim completely altered Klopp's approach to the game, laying the absolute foundation for his immense future European successes and legendary modern football legacy.

  4. Enzo Fernandez stars as Haaland sinks Coventry City

    Enzo Fernandez made an unexpected but highly impactful debut for Manchester City, overcoming past rivalries to dictate the tempo in midfield. After stepping in for the injured Nico O'Reilly, the joint-British record signing showcased his immense quality, orchestrating the move that led to Erling Haaland's decisive goal in a narrow victory over Frank Lampard's struggling Coventry City.

  5. Tottenham held by Nottingham Forest after VAR drama

    Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League point of the season after playing out a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Roberto De Zerbi watched his heavily reinforced team struggle to create chances, but they were ultimately rescued by a late VAR intervention that ruled out a Nottingham Forest goal for handball, leaving both clubs searching for a first league win.

  6. Raphinha officially appointed as the new Barcelona captain

    Raphinha has officially made history by becoming the first Brazilian player to be named as the permanent captain of Barcelona. Following the departures of key leadership figures, manager Hansi Flick and the first-team squad have chosen the in-form attacker to wear the armband and lead the reigning Spanish champions throughout the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

  1. Johan Manzambi Aston Villa

    Aston Villa handed major boost ahead of Hull trip

    Aston Villa have received a major boost as club-record signing Johan Manzambi has returned to first-team training on Thursday following a knee injury. The Swiss international midfielder could make his debut sooner than expected, but manager Unai Emery remains determined not to rush him into action against Hull City on Saturday after two tough defeats.

  2. Arsenal star's talented cousin joins London rivals

    Chelsea have officially announced the permanent signing of a highly-rated Brazilian youth international from Corinthians. The talented 18-year-old full-back has committed his long-term future to the Stamford Bridge club by signing a contract until 2034, strengthening their youth ranks shortly after the conclusion of a highly lucrative summer transfer window.

  3. Keane questions whether the new Chelsea signing is a great transfer

    Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has strongly questioned Chelsea's decision to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez late in the summer transfer window. The vocal pundit directly disagreed with Ian Wright's recent claim that the Argentina international will elevate the Blues, citing major defensive flaws during his time at Aston Villa despite his bargain price tag.

  4. De Zerbi axes Richarlison from Tottenham Premier League squad

    Roberto De Zerbi has officially excluded Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League squad following the collapse of a transfer to Everton. Richarlison is now desperately pushing for a late move to Turkish side Trabzonspor before the transfer window closes on Friday, hoping to link up with Mohamed Salah, having publicly declared that he will dictate his own future.

  5. Infantino and FIFA accuse UEFA of deliberate smear campaign

    World football's governing body have aggressively responded to recent legal threats by accusing their European counterparts of orchestrating a coordinated smear campaign. The bitter legal dispute centres around the controversial and now-abandoned multi-billion investment proposal, which has caused a major political rift between the organisations and their respective presidents.

  6. Outrage as ex-referee Mike Dean admits to secret in-game challenges

    Former Premier League official Mike Dean has sparked significant controversy after confessing that he used to play secret mini-games while refereeing top-flight matches. The retired referee admitted to deliberately avoiding blowing his whistle and trying to stay inside the centre circle for as long as possible just for a laugh. The admission has angered former players and fans alike.