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Egyptian president gives national soccer team his own trophy, says it means more than the World Cup

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi presented the returning national soccer team with a trophy, stating that this trophy's value is greater for him than the World Cup itself, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi presented the national soccer team with a trophy upon their return to the country from the World Cup, according to reports. Sisi said the value of this trophy is greater for him than the value of the World Cup trophy. The specific competition or tournament the team participated in was not detailed in the initial report. The message comes from a single source, and no official confirmation or further details from Egyptian state media have yet emerged. The Zioneer has previously reported on Egyptian team gestures and leadership reactions during the World Cup period, including the team's flag-waving and coach statements.

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