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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. Torres-Dembele connection impresses Enrique in first PSG league win

    Paris Saint-Germain have finally secured their first Ligue 1 victory of the season, overcoming Brest 1-0 on Sunday. Ferran Torres continued his remarkable form by scoring the decisive goal inside five minutes, finishing off a brilliant move involving Ousmane Dembele. Despite the positive result, manager Luis Enrique insists his squad must show more authority on the pitch.

  2. Kane hits 150 Bayern goals as they defeat Elversberg

    Harry Kane has etched his name into the history books by scoring his 150th overall goal for Bayern Munich, while also taking his Bundesliga tally to 99. The prolific English forward found the back of the net in the second half to help the Bavarian giants secure a hard-fought 2-1 away victory against Elversberg on Sunday, ensuring the club moved up to fourth place in the early league standings.

  3. Rooney disagrees with Neville over Foden dismissal

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden received a straight red card during an explosive Manchester derby after kicking out at Bruno Fernandes. The controversial incident at Old Trafford has sparked a major debate, with former Manchester United team-mates Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville strongly disagreeing on whether the referee made the correct decision to send the England international off.

  4. Yamal matches Messi in Barcelona win over Levante

    Lamine Yamal matched a remarkable Lionel Messi record by scoring his third consecutive brace in La Liga as Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday. The 19-year-old sensation and his teammate Raphinha continued their devastating form, helping Hansi Flick's unstoppable side reach an impressive goalscoring milestone not seen at the club in over a decade.

  5. Carrick explains Shaw absence from Manchester derby

    Michael Carrick confirmed before kick-off that key defender Luke Shaw misses today's highly anticipated Manchester derby due to a minor injury sustained last weekend. In his absence, Patrick Dorgu has stepped up to fill the left-back position for Manchester United against Manchester City, aiming to replicate his outstanding European performance from earlier this week.

  6. Angry Man Utd fans protest against owners before City clash

    Manchester United fans staged a passionate protest outside Old Trafford ahead of Sunday's crucial Manchester derby against Manchester City. Hundreds of supporters voiced their intense anger towards Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family over new stadium plans, season ticket sanctions, and premium prices, holding banners demanding that they want their beloved club back.

  1. Richarlison misses out on Vasco da Gama move

    Richarlison's anticipated transfer to Vasco da Gama has collapsed after negotiations over personal terms hit a stumbling block. The Brazil international is now expected to remain at Tottenham Hotspur following a turbulent period that saw him left out of the Premier League squad, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future and a potential legal battle over his contract.

  2. FIFA issue lifetime bans to two former federation presidents

    FIFA have officially imposed lifetime bans on two former federation presidents, Vincent Cassell and Bassam Adeel Jaleel, following extensive investigations into severe financial misconduct. The strict punishments stem from the gross misuse of official funds, including Covid-19 relief money, alongside systemic conflicts of interest and abuse of their leadership positions.

  3. De Zerbi confirms 'stupid' Mudryk injury at Tottenham

    Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his frustration after revealing that Mykhailo Mudryk suffered a "stupid" ankle injury in training. The Ukraine international recently made his long-awaited return from a 22-month suspension but now faces up to two months on the treatment table, dealing another significant blow to a struggling Spurs side.

  4. Madrid prepare massive new contract for Bellingham

    Real Madrid have initiated discussions to secure Jude Bellingham on a new long-term contract until 2031. The proposed deal would see the England international's wages increased to match the club's highest earners, protecting their star midfielder from potential Premier League suitors and ensuring his prime years remain firmly rooted at the Santiago Bernabeu.