YOKOHAMA: Ahly coach Manuel Jose said that the press turned him into the “worst coach in Egypt, following Ahly s 4-2 Club World Cup defeat to Pachuca. Now I am the worst coach in Egypt, that’s what the press want and that’s what happens when Ahly lose, Jose told a press conference on Tuesday. The …

CAIRO: Ahly forward Hussein Yasser failed to make Qatar s preliminary squad for next month s Gulf Cup of Nations. French coach Bruno Metsu did not include the talented frontman in a provisional 35-man squad, due to his lack of first team football. Prior to joining Ahly, Yasser was a regular member of the Maroons …

CAIRO: Zamalek goalkeeper Abdel-Wahed Al-Sayed jumped to the defense of his Ahly counterpart Amir Abdel-Hamid after the latter was subjected to criticism in late. Abdel-Hamid received most of the beating after Ahly s 4-2 defeat to Pachuca in the Club World Cup last Saturday, but Al-Sayed slammed critics against his Egypt teammate. I have seen …

CAIRO: Zamalek interim boss Ahmed Refaat blasted outcast defender Wissem El-Abdi for his indiscipline, but denied that the Tunisian is set to leave the club. Refaat denied Tunisian reports suggesting that El-Abdi has agreed on a contract with Esperance, despite conceding that the center-half has become out of favor in the Cairo club. Abdi is …

CAIRO: French coach Henri Michel is a frontrunner to take over at Zamalek following the sacking of Reiner Hollmann, a club source said on Sunday. Zamalek showed Hollmann the door after a string of poor results but suffered more following his departure. Interim coach Ahmed Refaat couldn t help Zamalek climb out of their crisis …

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Ahly have resumed their trainings in preparation for the team s upcoming second and final FIFA Club World Cup game against Adelaide United on Thursday. The Red Devils suffered a first round 4-2 defeat at the hands of CONCACAF champions Pachuca on Saturday, and now will be facing Adelaide for the competition s …

CAIRO: Ismaili midfielder Samuel Johnson stressed that he d only be playing in Egypt for the Dervishes, adding that he will move abroad if the club board released him. I m still fulfilling a three-year contract at Ismaili, and I have no intention of leaving the club for any other Egyptian side at the moment, …

CAIRO: Ittihad have renewed their interest in Gaish striker Hassan Mousa, sourced told FilGoal.com. The Alexandria-based club has decided to re-open talks with Gaish over the possibility of signing Moussa in January. Ittihad were on the verge of signing the 33-year-old last summer but the move did not materialize. The struggling side, who lie 12th …

CAIRO: Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan expressed his happiness at ending 2008 with Friday s 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga. The Egyptian international scored his team s opener thanks to a stunning volley from outside the box, putting Dortmund on course to securing sixth spot in the table prior to Christmas. It was …

TOKYO: Mexico s Pachuca came from behind to sink six-time African champions Al Ahly of Egypt 4-2 in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup in Tokyo on Saturday. Two free kicks and two dramatic extra-time goals put Pachuca in line for Wednesday s showdown against South American champions Liga de Quito of Ecuador. The …

CAIRO: Ahly goalkeeper Amir Abdel-Hamid hit back at critics, following the Reds shocking exit to the World Club Cup on Saturday. Abdel-Hamid conceded four goals as Ahly were beaten by Mexico s Pachuca 4-2 in Tokyo, despite having a two-goal advantage at half-time. Abdel-Hamid was widely criticized by the media after the game, but the …

CAIRO: Petrojet coach Mokhtar Mokhtar hit out at referee Tawfik Al-Sayed, who presided over the Egyptian League leaders 1-1 draw with Tersana on Thursday. The former Ahly assistant coach believes Al-Sayed made so many mistakes during the game. He made a lot of bad decisions, Mokhtar told FilGoal.com, He was dishing out yellow cards for …

CAIRO: Ismaili boardroom decided to file a complaint against their newly-signed player John Jambo for persistently skipping training sessions. We decided to take action against the Nigerian player as a result of his constant absence from training, the club s football director Ehab Galal told FilGoal.com. The Player received a down payment of $40,000; therefore …

When it comes to Ahly s chances in the Club World Cup in Japan, a saner head is prevailing. Their Portuguese coach Manuel Jose is not looking higher than a third place finish, despite the multitudes around here who are already anticipating a final between the Cairo club and Manchester United and may be even …

TOKYO: Egyptian club Al Ahly s coach Friday angrily accused Mexican side Pachuca of spying on a team training session ahead of their crucial Club World Cup clash. Three spies from Pachuka came to inspect our practice today. It s not fair. We didn t watch their practice. It s not fair, said coach Manuel …

CAIRO: Middlesbrough striker Ahmed “Mido Hossam considers Amr Zaki’s rapid success in the Premiership as an “unprecedented achievement. Egyptian international Zaki took the league by storm after joining Wigan on a season-long loan from Zamalek in the summer. He scored eight goals in his first 11 league games before being sidelined by a hamstring injury. …

CAIRO: Zamalek will be without 11 first team players when the club takes on Assuit Petroleum in the Egyptian league on Friday. Gamal Hamza, Mohamed Aboul-Ella, Ricardo, Osama Hassan and Wissem Abdi are all still out despite being pardoned after the coaching staff omitted them from the first team last month. The players only resumed …

CAIRO: Jordanian press confirmed that their national team coach Eduardo “Nelo Vingada is placed on the top of Zamalek s wish list for the vacant managerial post. Zamalek board reportedly contacted Vingada after parting ways with German coach Reiner Hollmann last week. Vingada had a one-year stint with Zamalek in 2003-2004 and steered the Whites …

WIGAN: Wigan manager Steve Bruce has told Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari to forget about signing Egypt striker Amr Zaki. Zaki has caught Scolari s eye after scoring eight times in the Premier League since joining on loan from Zamalek and the Blues have been linked with a big-money bid when the transfer window reopens …

CAIRO: Prior to Ahly’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup this Saturday, Mohamed Abou-Trika confirmed that it’s his team’s unity and not his exceptional skills which is behind the Red Devils’ success. The forward was a prominent figure behind Ahly’s local and continental domination over the last few seasons, helping the club win three …

MIDDLESBROUGH: Middlesbrough expressed their frustration Wednesday after a Newcastle United fan who admitted directing Islamophobic abuse at Egyptian striker Mido did not receive a banning order. Barry Hutchinson, 49, pleaded guilty to an offence of racist or obscene chanting under the Football Offences Act 1991 during the Magpies goalless north-east derby draw at Middlesbrough on …

CAIRO: Egyptian defender Beshir Al-Tabei has walked out on Konyaspor trainings, opting to join Bursaspor in January’s transfer window. Al-Tabei, who earlier revealed that he was training with Konyaspor in preparations for completing a move to the club in January, is reported to have left the club for Bursaspor. Bursaspor’s official website announced on Wednesday …

CAIRO: African champions Al-Ahly of Egypt have set their sights on finishing third in the FIFA Club World Cup that kicks off today in Japan. The Cairo Red Devils face Pachuca of Mexico on Saturday in the quarter-finals with the winners qualifying for a showdown against South American champions LDU of Ecuador four days later. …

CAIRO: Former African champions Zamalek of Egypt fired German coach Reiner Hollmann Friday after poor domestic and international results. A statement from acting club chairman Mohamed Amer said the decision to terminate the contract of the coach was taken after Hollmann met the board here. Since 59-year-old Hollmann succeeded former Netherlands superstar Ruud Krol in …

CAIRO: Egypt beat defending champions England 2-1 to win the women s world team championship title for the first time on Saturday. Egyptian number one Omneya Abdel Kawy, ranked seven in the world, saw off Jenny Duncalf, crushing the world number six, 11-1, 11-6, 11-9. Raneem El Weleily, ranked 19, then lost to England s …

CAIRO: Ahly and Egypt playmaker Mohamed Aboutrika is now the target of several Premier League clubs, according to skysports.com. Agent Jesse Learoyd-Hill unveiled that two Premiership outfits are interested in acquiring the player. “I can confirm two clubs in England are checking Aboutrika’s availability, Learoyd-Hill told skysports.com. “I am in negotiations with a couple of …

LONDON: Middlesbrough striker Mido has blamed the Football Association for the Islamophobic chanting which has been directed at him for the second year in a row while playing against Newcastle. The Egyptian was the target of abuse last weekend and he believes the FA s lack of action when it happened last year contributed to …

It was pretty easy to pick this year s best football player in the world. The winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, had only one meaningful challenger, Lionel Messi, and both gave such riveting performances that a lottery could have been used to break the deadlock and few would have complained had that been the criteria. The choice …

CAIRO: Ahly skipper Shadi Mohamed said that he was surprised with his exclusion from the team facing Ghazl Mahalla on Thursday. It will be the first time in a while where the defender misses an Ahly game despite not being injured or suspended. Manuel Jose s decision comes after Ahly’s defense was heavily criticized for …

CAIRO: Ghazl Mahalla have concluded the signing of former Zamalek goalkeeper Wael “Zenga Ismail from second division side Aluminum. Club coach Ibrahim Youssef told FilGoal.com that after successfully undergoing medical tests; Zenga penned a two-year contract with the club starting from January 2009. The keeper, who was playing his trade for Aluminum since the start …