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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. Savio shines on debut as Tottenham thrash Charlton

    Tottenham Hotspur secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, bouncing back from their opening Premier League defeat. New signing Savio made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut. Meanwhile, Everton and Newcastle United also navigated their second-round ties successfully to join Roberto De Zerbi's side in the third-round draw.

  2. Mbappé hat-trick & Bellingham 2 assists in Madrid win

    Kylian Mbappé delivered an absolute masterclass by scoring a brilliant hat-trick to guide Real Madrid to a dominant 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. The French forward was perfectly supported by Jude Bellingham, who provided two crucial assists. Meanwhile, Vinícius Júnior added a goal of his own before sharing a heartwarming celebration with manager José Mourinho at the Bernabéu.

  3. Liverpool receive huge boost as PSG lower Barcola price

    Liverpool have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola. PSG have reportedly lowered their asking price, giving Liverpool renewed confidence that a deal can be struck before the transfer window closes. Negotiations are progressing rapidly right now as the deadline approaches for both clubs.

  4. Chelsea near €40m transfer for Atalanta defender

    Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of securing a major summer transfer for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with negotiations advancing rapidly towards a lucrative agreement. The highly-rated Italy youth international is expected to become the latest promising talent to arrive at Stamford Bridge, as the London club continue their aggressive recruitment strategy to build for the future.

  5. Chelsea plan blockbuster Scott bid amid Fernandez exit

    Chelsea are reportedly preparing a blockbuster bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Argentina international before the transfer window closes, forcing the Blues to identify a premium replacement to ensure they are not left short in midfield.

  1. Rooney tells Carrick to drop two United stars

    Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to drop Luke Shaw and Andrey Santos from the Manchester United starting lineup ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Ipswich. Following a shock opening-day defeat to Hull City, the club legend believes major changes are necessary to bounce back, insisting that players must start taking personal responsibility on the pitch.

  2. Moyes slams 'dead stupid' reporter over Everton cup question

    Everton manager David Moyes has furiously fired back at a reporter during a press conference, labelling a specific question about his desire to win domestic cup competitions this season as "dead stupid". The frustrated boss used the tense exchange to emphasise that while securing a long-awaited trophy is important, Premier League survival remains the ultimate priority.

  3. Barcola transfer edges closer as Liverpool continue PSG talks

    Liverpool have held crunch talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential deal for Bradley Barcola. The Premier League club are actively looking to strengthen their attack and view Barcola as a key target. Despite a significant gap in their respective valuations, both clubs remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached before the transfer window closes.

  4. Man Utd target £50m move from Brighton

    Manchester United are preparing to raid Brighton once again during this summer transfer window. Following the recent midfield acquisition of Carlos Baleba, the Old Trafford club have quickly shifted their focus to bolstering their defensive options. They are now actively lining up a lucrative £50 million move for full-back Ferdi Kadioglu as they rebuild the squad.

  5. Baleba targets major success after sealing Man Utd move

    Manchester United have officially completed the massive signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a deal worth up to £70 million. The Cameroon international has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford and expressed his excitement about working alongside manager Michael Carrick as the club look to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat and challenge for major honours.

  6. De Zerbi challenges Savinho and confirms Maddison injury

    Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has challenged new £85 million signing Savinho to improve his goalscoring record, while also confirming a shoulder injury for James Maddison. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Charlton, the manager explained the club's transfer patience and detailed how the young winger must adapt to become a complete player.