A source from the Football Association denied what was circulated about the existence of disagreements with Hossam Hassan, coach of the Egyptian national team, during their contract renewal negotiations.
The source told FilGoal.com that what was circulated regarding the existence of disagreements or conditions from the twins Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan during negotiations to renew their contracts with the Egyptian national team is incorrect.
The source clarified that any talk about agreeing on the terms of the new contract is incorrect so far, pointing out that a meeting will be held in the coming few days to officially settle all contractual details.
The source added that the twins did not set any conditions during the negotiations, confirming that matters are proceeding normally between the two parties.
The Football Association had announced the continuation of Hossam Hassan as technical director of the national team and Ibrahim Hassan as team director, with the signing of a new contract, as well as deciding to increase the financial compensation for the technical staff, except that the details of the contract and its terms have not been settled yet, and will be agreed upon during the upcoming meeting.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, received the Egyptian national team this morning, Saturday, in the city of Alamein.
The President's reception of the players and the technical and administrative staff took place in the presence of Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, Jawhar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Hani Abu Rida, President of the Egyptian Football Association.
The President awarded the national team players the Merit Cup and honorary medals in appreciation of their heroic performance and high level during the 2026 World Cup.
The President took a commemorative photo with the members of the Egyptian national team.
The Egyptian national team had participated in the 2026 World Cup held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Egyptian national team reached the round of 16 for the first time in its history, before being eliminated after losing to Argentina, the world champions, by three goals to two.
