Israeli Arab journalist Yosef Haddad posted a message to Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan, calling him a 'loser' and telling him to 'go and not come back,' according to a report. Haddad also made a special gesture toward Argentina, the team that eliminated Egypt from the World Cup.
Yosef Haddad, an Israeli Arab journalist and activist, addressed Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan in a post on social media, calling him a 'loser' and telling him to 'go and not come back.' Haddad also made a special gesture toward Argentina, the team that defeated Egypt in the Round of 16. The Egyptian coach, Hossam Hassan, has been the subject of controversy earlier in the tournament for dedicating his team's win to Gaza and calling for advocacy for Palestinians, as The Zioneer reported. The message reflects the ongoing tensions between Israel and Egypt, particularly in the context of the World Cup.
- DevelopingEgyptian coach Hossam Hassan dedicates World Cup win to Gaza: 'May God grant them victory'
- StrongEgyptian coach Hassan uses World Cup presser to call for Gaza advocacy
- StrongEgypt coach Hossam Hassan was booked, reportedly spat at crowd and cursed after Argentina's 3-2 comeback
- StrongActivist Emily Schreiber rebukes Egyptian coach for Palestinian flag display
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