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Abobakr El Mokadem

Senior Editor

An Egyptian journalist since 2006. I initially specialized in covering local football, but over the years my interest expanded to global football, particularly the top five European leagues, with a special focus on La Liga and the Premier League.

Throughout these years, I combined field reporting with analytical work, and I became deeply involved in international football starting in 2017, when I joined Kooora.

At Kooora, I worked as a news editor, match analyst, translator, voice-over commentator, and video report producer, in addition to writing reports and articles, developing coverage plans for major events and key matches, and participating in their execution.

My passion for football began in 1990, during Egypt’s celebrations of qualifying for the Italy World Cup after a 56-year absence. I vividly remember the Egypt vs Netherlands match and Magdy Abdelghani’s historic equalizer.

On the global level, I became attached to Real Madrid at the start of the new millennium, following the great stars who wore its shirt, especially Zinedine Zidane, and later my favorite player Cristiano Ronaldo.

There are many unforgettable moments, but I would highlight Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Real Madrid in 2009 as the most important, as my favorite player joined the club I support in Europe.

Currently, I specialize in desk editing, translating international news and reports, proposing coverage ideas, and writing SEO-optimized content.

My all-time favorite lineup includes Gianluigi Buffon in goal; Cafu, Franz Beckenbauer, Paolo Maldini, and Roberto Carlos in defense; Zinedine Zidane, Andrés Iniesta, Diego Maradona, and Pelé in midfield; and in attack Ronaldo Nazário, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Among the reports and analyses I published on Kooora:

– After Deco and Scaloni’s statements… Is Messi’s era over?

– A golden hour gives Real Madrid hope to overcome Barcelona

– Kooora Report: Unsung heroes who shaped the greatness of the Champions League

– Kooora Story: Real Madrid defeats “itself” and wins a historic title

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Articles by Abobakr El Mokadem
  1. Jamie Carragher has delivered a scathing assessment of a Liverpool star, arguing that the player’s form has been nothing short of disastrous throughout the current campaign. The fo

    Liverpool legend furious after defeat to Paris A Liverpool icon has voiced his frustration following the Reds’ 3-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s thrilling Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes. The former captain, who won multiple European Cups during his playing days, was left seething by a late free-kick that curled into the top corner and denied Jürgen Klopp’s side a hard-fought point. Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, the legend—known for his no-nonsense approach and passion for the club—said the result felt “injustice incarnate”. He argued that Liverpool had dominated long spells of the game, created the clearer chances, and deserved at least a share of the spoils. His anger, while understandable, also reflected the high expectations he continues to place on every red shirt. The match itself was a classic. PSG struck first through a clinical counter-attack, only for Liverpool to hit back with two goals in as many minutes just before half-time. The

  2. Barcelona has launched an urgent review of refereeing decisions after a highly controversial match against Atlético Madrid. Club officials are studying the available footage and pr

    Barcelona have expressed their frustration with referee István Kovács following Sunday’s controversial La Liga encounter at the Camp Nou. The Catalan club believe that a series of key decisions by the Romanian official cost them dearly, and their anger is being felt at the highest levels of the club. In the 63rd minute, with the score delicately balanced at 1–1, Kovács ruled out a close-range header from Ronald Araújo after consulting with his assistant, sparking immediate protests from the home side. Replays later suggested that the decision was at least debatable, and that judgment has since fuelled Barça’s sense of injustice. Club sources have made it clear that they respect the difficulty of refereeing high-stakes matches, yet they insist that certain calls had a direct impact on the final result. The dressing-room mood after the final whistle was one of palpable disappointment, with several players voicing their concerns to the media. Barcelona now face the challenge of channellin

  3. Refereeing expert cries out: What happened with Barcelona against Atlético is a scandal A leading refereeing analyst has labelled the officiating in Barcelona’s recent clash with A

    Major refereeing controversy at the European summit The officiating decisions drew fierce criticism from players, coaches and fans alike, with several key calls proving decisive in the high-stakes contest. Tensions boiled over as the match official’s decisions swung momentum, sparking debates about VAR intervention, penalty interpretations and the standard of elite-level refereeing across the continent. With so much riding on the result, every whistle and flag decision was scrutinised, leaving many to question whether the men in black had ultimately influenced the outcome. As post-match analysis unfolded, calls for greater consistency and accountability in match officiating gained fresh momentum, underscoring the fine line between triumph and heartbreak in modern football.