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Salah Fallout: Egypt Coach Denies World Cup Rift Ahead of New Zealand Clash
Tensions brew in the Pharaohs' camp as Egypt coach Hossam Hassan addresses swirling rumors of a rift with star player Mohamed Salah. With a crucial World Cup qualifier against New Zealand looming, Hassan downplays the drama, asserting Salah's professional obligation regardless of his pitch time. The saga fuels fan speculation and media scrutiny just as the team needs unity.
Al Jazeera Africa·June 21, 2026AI-curated
'If he starts ... or if he gets substituted, it's fine - it is his role as a player,' Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says.
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