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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. CONCACAF expresses deep frustration over Infantino's World Cup idea

    Gianni Infantino is facing fierce backlash after giving football associations an ultimatum to back a controversial plan to sell off part of FIFA to private investors. CONCACAF has expressed deep frustration over being kept in the dark about the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise, highlighting a severe lack of communication and demanding better governance from global leaders.

  2. Fulham launch massive bid to sign Real Madrid striker Garcia

    Premier League side Fulham are prepared to make a lucrative offer to secure Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia. However, while the English outfit want to acquire all of the youngster's registration rights, the Spanish giants are determined to retain a percentage of his ownership to benefit from any future moves, creating a significant hurdle in the ongoing negotiations.

  3. Gianni Infantino

    European football bodies call emergency meeting over FIFA investment plans

    The French government has announced an emergency meeting involving European football's governing bodies to discuss FIFA's controversial plan to open commercial activities to private investors. The proposed changes have sparked widespread concerns over the future governance and financial integrity of the sport, prompting swift political intervention to ensure transparency.

  4. Liverpool prepare opening offer to sign Barcola

    Liverpool are preparing an opening offer for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after reaching an agreement in principle with the France international. The talented 23-year-old attacker has emerged as the primary option to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield, but the two European heavyweights must now find a compromise over a monumental transfer fee to finalise the deal.

  5. De Zerbi wants Bergvall to remain at Tottenham

    Roberto De Zerbi has spoken out on the future of Lucas Bergvall, insisting he wants the highly-rated midfielder to stay at Tottenham Hotspur despite strong transfer interest from Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. The Italian manager addressed the situation after recent pre-season minutes, shedding light on the immense competition for places this year.

  6. Man Utd warned over expensive Santos transfer by club legend

    Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has questioned the club's decision to spend heavily on Chelsea youngster Andrey Santos this summer. Ince believes the presence of Kobbie Mainoo makes the expensive midfield acquisition confusing, while also urging new permanent head coach Michael Carrick to help resurrect Marcus Rashford's stalling career at Old Trafford.

  7. Man City overtake Arsenal in the race for Bouaddi

    Manchester City have taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, overtaking Premier League rivals Arsenal in the race for his signature. The reigning champions are in advanced negotiations to secure the highly-rated 18-year-old, with personal terms already agreed as the two clubs work to bridge the financial gap.

  8. Huge Martinez transfer claim made by Juventus boss Spalletti

    Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is facing more speculation surrounding his club future following striking comments from Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti. Despite firm assurances from Villa that Martinez is strictly not for sale this summer, Juventus continue to publicly express significant interest in securing a transfer.

  1. ‘Inability to accept defeat’ - What it is like to play for Mourinho

    Borja Mayoral has opened up about his time playing under Jose Mourinho at Roma, revealing the positive and negative aspects of working with the Portuguese manager, who is now back in charge at Real Madrid. While the Spanish striker praised the highly competitive training sessions, he also highlighted Mourinho's inability to accept defeat gracefully, leading to disrespectful comments in the dressing room.

  2. Bruno Guimaraes

    Howe breaks silence on Guimaraes' transfer links with Arsenal

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted uncertainty regarding the future of club captain Bruno Guimaraes amid growing transfer interest from Arsenal. Following key departures already this window, the head coach openly discussed the challenges of retaining top talent while trying to prepare the squad for the upcoming season, calling the current period "painful".

  3. De Zerbi promises more transfer business at Tottenham

    Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Tottenham are planning to make further additions before the transfer window closes. Despite already spending a significant amount to overhaul the squad this summer, the Italian manager insists that the club are still actively looking to strengthen their options to build a formidable team for both the upcoming season and the long-term future.

  4. Balotelli has absolutely no career regrets

    Mario Balotelli insists he has absolutely no regrets about his turbulent football career. The controversial Italian striker admits to making numerous mistakes during his younger days, but maintains a clear conscience, declaring that he has never intentionally caused harm to anyone while experiencing the inevitable highs and lows of professional football.

  5. Argentina FA strictly deny US court summons for president

    The Argentine Football Association (AFA) have strongly denied allegations that president Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino were detained by federal agents and ordered to testify in the United States. Following widespread reports suggesting the pair had their electronic devices seized, the governing body have released a firm statement clarifying the ongoing legal situation.