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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. Ansu admits ‘playing against Lionel Messi was crazy’

    Former Barcelona star Ansu Fati has opened up about the surreal experience of facing football legend Lionel Messi in training, calling it absolutely crazy. In a recent documentary, the talented winger, who is now impressing at Monaco, also highlighted the exceptional abilities of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe when discussing the best players he has encountered in his career.

  2. Huge Rodri injury concern for Man City as Pep delivers update

    Manchester City face an anxious wait over the fitness of star midfielder Rodri after he was forced off with a groin issue during Sunday’s crucial 2-1 Premier League victory against Arsenal. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed the club are awaiting medical test results, casting a shadow over a massive win that drastically shifts the momentum in the title race.

  1. USMNT superstars of the future: Twellman names two ‘special’ prospects

    Former United States international Taylor Twellman has praised two exceptional teenage prospects currently making waves in Major League Soccer. However, the prominent analyst refused to burden these rising American stars with premature comparisons to legendary footballing figures like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while also outlining the established core needed for a successful 2026 World Cup campaign on home soil.

  2. Salah equals Gerrard record after scoring in his final derby for Liverpool

    In his farewell season, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has equalled Steven Gerrard's Merseyside derby goalscoring record in the Premier League. The Egyptian netted his ninth derby goal during a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday, secured by a late Virgil van Dijk header. The crucial three points keep Liverpool firmly in the race for a top-five Premier League finish and Champions League qualification.