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Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has finalized his move to Turkish club Trabzonspor, marking one of the most significant transfers in the club's history. The player successfully passed his medical examination and was officially presented to supporters this week. Across the Arab region, sporting competitions continued with intensity, including qualifications for world championships and renewed contracts for national team coaches.
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Mohamed Salah — Completed medical examination and joined Trabzonspor in a free transfer after departing Liverpool. The club assigned him shirt number 10, and he was formally presented to supporters at a ceremony described as historic by the Turkish club, with the player leading fan chants.UAE National Judo Team — Twenty-three athletes from the UAE are competing in the senior category at the 2026 World Judo Championships hosted by the Egyptian Judo Federation. The team began competition on Thursday across multiple weight divisions.Egypt Premier League Season 2026-2027 — The new season launched on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the draw confirming match schedules across three days for the opening round. Al-Ahly faces Sharqia, while Al-Zamalek plays Union Bank in opening fixtures.Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan Contract Extensions — Egypt national team coaches Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan renewed their contracts through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The renewal was finalized by Egyptian Football Association president Hani Abu Rida.UAE Minister Ahmad Al-Falasi Attends Future Games Opening — Minister of Sports Ahmad Balhoul Al-Falasi led the UAE delegation to the opening ceremony of the 2026 Future Games in Astana, Kazakhstan, representing President Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.What to Watch:
The Egyptian Premier League season continues with fixtures throughout the weekend and beyond. The first official meeting between Al-Ahly and Al-Zamalek is scheduled for a future round as confirmed by the draw.