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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. Villa and Barcelona challenge Tottenham for Balogun

    Aston Villa and Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco. Tottenham Hotspur are already in negotiations over a €60 million deal for the prolific striker, but they now face fierce competition from both the Premier League side and the Spanish club ahead of the rapidly approaching transfer deadline.

  2. Sell-on clause in overseas transfer hands Man Utd late windfall

    Manchester United are set to receive a timely injection into their summer transfer budget as former defender Willy Kambwala prepares to join Italian side Como. The Red Devils will benefit financially from a valuable sell-on clause inserted into his contract when he departed Old Trafford for Villarreal, providing Michael Carrick with additional funds before the transfer window closes.

  3. Guimaraes ruled out for weeks in major Arsenal blow

    Arsenal have been dealt a significant injury setback at the start of their Premier League campaign, with recent £75 million signing Bruno Guimaraes expected to be out for several weeks. The Brazilian midfielder is set to miss a string of crucial upcoming fixtures, forcing manager Mikel Arteta to consider alternative options in the centre of the pitch during a congested run.

  4. Chelsea reject initial Leeds loan bid for Mudryk

    Chelsea have officially rejected an initial season-long loan proposal from Leeds United for Mykhailo Mudryk, as the Ukrainian seeks regular playing time following his lengthy suspension. While the opening bid fell well short of expectations, talks are ongoing, and Mudryk remains highly interested in finalising a move to Elland Road to rebuild his match fitness this season.

  5. 'hungry to win' - Konsa reveals his Arsenal shirt number

    Arsenal have officially announced the £55 million signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, handing him the number 15 shirt. The England international expressed his immense pride upon joining the Premier League champions, declaring his hunger to secure more major trophies in north London as Mikel Arteta’s side aim to maintain their domestic dominance this season.

  6. Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer despite initial Barcelona dream

    Julian Alvarez is reportedly open to joining Arsenal this summer despite holding significant reservations about returning to England. The forward has previously viewed Barcelona as his dream destination, but with the Catalan club stepping back, he is now seriously considering a move to North London as the transfer window approaches its crucial final days.

  7. Man City plan £51m Kone swoop after United withdraw

    Manchester City have reportedly identified Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a primary transfer target for the final two weeks of the summer window. Enzo Maresca is eager to bolster his midfield options following several high-profile departures, and the impressive France international has emerged as an ideal candidate to bring much-needed dynamism to the Premier League champions.

  8. Pedro takes Chelsea No.9 shirt from Delap

    Chelsea have officially announced their squad numbers for the upcoming campaign, with Joao Pedro taking the prestigious No.9 shirt from Liam Delap. Pedro's reward comes after an outstanding debut season, while Delap faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as the club shake up their roster ahead of Monday's opening fixture.

  1. Rashford thanks Carragher for silencing Neville

    Marcus Rashford has publicly thanked Jamie Carragher for defending him after Gary Neville repeatedly brought up his name during a recent podcast recording. The Manchester United forward, who has returned from a successful loan spell at Barcelona, expressed his frustration over the constant media scrutiny surrounding his future ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

  2. Haji Wright out for up to three months with injury

    Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that USMNT striker Haji Wright will miss the start of the Premier League season. Wright has suffered a severe quad injury and could be sidelined for up to three months, ruling him out of the highly anticipated opening match against reigning champions Arsenal on Friday night and disrupting his top-flight debut.

  3. Spurs target audacious double transfer for Savinho and Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur are advancing in talks to sign Manchester City attackers Savinho and Omar Marmoush. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to bolster his forward line with the duo, despite the club having already spent heavily this summer. The double swoop would add immense depth to the squad, capping off an incredibly busy transfer window for the ambitious north London club.

  4. Crystal Palace lead Arsenal in race for Brest star

    Premier League clubs Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Fulham have all identified Brest centre-back Raphael Le Guen as a primary transfer target this summer. Crystal Palace are currently leading the race for the defender, but Mikel Arteta's Arsenal could launch a late bid as they urgently seek defensive cover for William Saliba following his recent injury.

  5. Sunderland transfer for Methalie stalling over failed medical tests

    Sunderland's anticipated move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie is currently on the brink of complete collapse. The young full-back has unfortunately failed his medical examinations ahead of his proposed switch to the Stadium of Light, forcing him to return to France. This unexpected development serves as a significant obstacle for the Black Cats just before the new season starts.

  6. 'I see that fire' - Arteta ready for title defence

    Mikel Arteta has boldly outlined his grand vision to transform Premier League champions Arsenal into the absolute best club in the world. As they prepare to vigorously defend their crown, the manager and chief executive have promised to aggressively target elite transfers, aiming to build an unstoppable squad capable of total global dominance.