Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan dedicated his team's first-ever knockout win — advancing to the round of 16 against Argentina — to the residents of the Gaza Strip, saying 'May God grant them victory,' according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12).
Hossam Hassan, coach of the Egyptian national football team, dedicated his team's historic knockout-stage victory — the first in Egypt's World Cup history — to the residents of the Gaza Strip. In remarks reported by journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12), Hassan said: 'May God grant them victory.' The Zioneer first reported the dedication at 09:37 Jerusalem time. Egypt advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Belgium 1-0, and will face Argentina in the next round.
2 developments
- StrongEgyptian coach Hassan uses World Cup presser to call for Gaza advocacy
- DevelopingEgyptian coach Hassan proud of Palestinian flag, says he refused to speak to Messi
- DevelopingYosef Haddad calls Egyptian coach 'loser,' makes special gesture to Argentina
- StrongEgypt coach Hossam Hassan was booked, reportedly spat at crowd and cursed after Argentina's 3-2 comeback
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