Egypt's Football Manager Blurs Lines Between Sport and Politics Ahead of 2030 World Cup Qualification
Egypt's national team manager Hossam Hassan has made unprecedented statements attributing the Pharaohs' World Cup success directly to President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi, creating an unusual fusion of political loyalty and sports management that shapes the nation's path toward the 2030 World Cup. The 59-year-old coach, who led Egypt to a historic first-ever World Cup victory after 26 points from a possible 30 in qualifying rounds, repeatedly frames his achievements as inseparable from state backing an…









