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Egyptian swimmers secured a historic start at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games in Italy, earning the delegation’s first two medals in the 50-metre butterfly events. Abdel Rahman Sameh finished first in the men’s 50-metre butterfly with a time of 23.18 seconds to capture Egypt’s first medal of the Games. Farida Osman added to the nation’s…

All eyes across the Arab world turn to Turkey this weekend as the 2026–2027 Süper Lig season gets underway—headlined by one of the most high-profile moves in recent memory: Mohamed Salah’s official debut for Trabzonspor. A New Chapter in Trabzon After months of speculation, Egyptian football fans are eagerly waiting to see their national team…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt daily News Sports The Egyptian Under-18 women’s national handball team achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, August 6, 2026, by defeating China 30-29 in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the IHF Women’s Youth World Championship in Romania. This monumental victory marks the first time an Egyptian or African female youth squad…

Editor’s note: This piece was published before Egypt exited the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after a match with the Argentinian national team. “You can do it, Hossam… the young-old man. Hossam Hassan, Egyptian football’s Santa Claus, the man for tough moments,” the legendary commentator Mimi al-Sherbiny’s voice boomed as Hossam Hassan scored Egypt’s second…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi honoured the national football team and its coaching and administrative staff following their historic performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling for greater efforts to identify and develop young football talent across the country. According to a presidential statement, Al-Sisi received the team in El Alamein in the presence…

CAIRO — The Egyptian Premier League is back for a new season, with plenty of clashes to watch. The 2026–27 campaign began, with 20 teams competing in the 68th edition of the league. The opening day featured three matches. Abu Qir Fertilizers made headlines with a 1-0 win over NBE Club in their Premier League…

Turkish club Trabzonspor published photos of Mohamed Salah signing a two-year contract in the presence of club president Ertuğrul Doğan. The club released a brief statement across its official platforms confirming that Salah officially signed his contract with the team, noting that the signing ceremony took place with the participation of club president Ertuğrul Doğan.…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports South African football heavyweight Mamelodi Sundowns has officially secured the number one spot in the newly updated African club rankings published by the continent’s governing body. This strategic technical update was released in Cairo just hours before the live drawing ceremony for the upcoming preliminary qualification rounds. The…

CAIRO — At just 18, Egyptian wrestler Mohamed Shaaban has won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championship, currently taking place in Slovakia. Shaaban took third place in the 72kg Greco-Roman category after beating Mexico’s Jorge Gomez Garcia 6-0 in the bronze-medal match. The young wrestler stayed focused and in control throughout the tournament.…

FIFA’s proposed plan to sell private stakes in upcoming World Cup tournaments that sparked backlash from fans and soccer associations around the world has been scrapped, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement Friday. “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports Thousands of passionate Anatolian fans officially welcomed Egyptian international Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor following a highly publicized transfer pursuit. The former Liverpool winger finalized a stunning free agency agreement with the Black Sea club, abruptly concluding months of widespread speculation linking the veteran forward to rival Istanbul giants…

LONDON — Nine English Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season kicks off on Friday, but few will feel the heat quite like Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso. Not since 1946/47, the first campaign after World War II, has there been so much managerial churn before the start of an…

GenevaAP — FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. “It is not FIFA’s to sell,” UEFA said in a statement. “None of us are the owners of football.”…

[Premium Times] Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Madugu revealed that team selection is driven by tactical demands and the specific qualities required to counter each opponent rather than reputation or public opinion

Egypt’s young modern pentathletes offered another glimpse of a bright future, combining speed, precision, strength and endurance to claim 11 medals – two gold, four silver and five bronze – at the World Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania. The haul was built across individual, team and relay events, with Egyptian athletes repeatedly showing the composure required…

As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory. Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the…

Egypt’s women’s U-18 handball team continued their remarkable run at the IHF Women’s Youth World Championship in Romania, securing a historic 23-22 victory over Denmark on Tuesday to book a place in the quarterfinals. The Egyptians have emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest surprises after defeating Denmark, one of the world’s traditional handball powerhouses,…

MASON, Ohio — Novak Djokovic’s stay at the Cincinnati Open was a short one. It also might be his last. The 24-time major champion fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in hot and humid conditions. A 25-year-old from Argentina, Tirante is ranked No. 50…

We’re going to miss this World Cup when it’s over next week. We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals yesterday, which saw both England and Argentina advance to the last four at the expense of Norway and Switzerland. For England, it was all about one name: Jude Bellingham. I’ve given up on guessing where the…

The president of Turkish FC Trabzonspor, Ertuğrul Doğan, commented on negotiations with Egyptian international Mohamed Salah, the former Liverpool FC winger, regarding a potential free transfer during the current summer transfer window. Doğan told the Turkish newspaper Fanatik, on Wednesday, “We can’t talk about Mohamed Salah; he’s a global star. We needed a player like…

Egypt arrived in Oregon with a ten-strong team. It left with a world champion, a national record, two fourth-place finishes and a growing sense that its next generation is ready to compete rather than simply participate. Golden breakthrough The standout moment came from Asil Osama, whose 59.82-metre throw secured historic gold in the women’s javelin…

This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match. The bet, which happened on Polymarket, isn’t weird for the wild world of prediction markets. Like whether aliens will be announced by the US government, whether a coup attempt will take place in…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor has emerged as the frontrunner to execute a massive summer transfer window hijack to sign former Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah on a free transfer. The Egyptian superstar remains a highly sought-after free agent following the conclusion of his historic career in the English…

CAIRO — The Arab Judo Championship returns to the North Coast city of New Alamein for a fourth consecutive year, with the event running from August 17 to 21. More than 11,000 male and female athletes from across the Arab world are expected to take part, alongside their families and team delegations, turning the championship…

Exceptional scenes unfolded in New Alamein City during the homecoming reception for the Egyptian national football team. Thousands of chanting fans surrounded the open-top bus carrying the players, marching alongside it on foot to celebrate the team’s historic performance at the World Cup. The crowds repeatedly chanted, “You have made us proud! You have made…

The president of the board of directors of Turkish club Trabzonspor, Ertuğrul Doğan, on Saturday evening revealed the truth behind reports of it about signing Egyptian star Mohamed Salah during the current summer transfer window. The French website Foot Mercato had confirmed that Trabzonspor was close to signing Salah in the current summer transfer window.…

Egypt’s First Lady Intissar El Sisi, congratulated Egyptian athlete Assel Osama on winning a gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships. “Congratulations to our champion daughter, Assel Osama, on winning the gold medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships, in a historic achievement added to the honourable record of Egyptian women,” she wrote on…

The Egyptian national team delegation arrived in Atlanta, US, following a short two-hour flight, as they begin final preparations to face Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The highly anticipated knockout match between Egypt and Argentina is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM (Cairo time) this coming Tuesday at…

Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim stole the show after scoring two goals in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw against Birmingham City in a friendly match on Friday. The friendly between Barcelona and Birmingham City took place at St. Andrew’s Stadium in England as part of their preparations for the 2026-2027 season. Despite Barcelona’s dominance and possession in the…

The medals may be new, but the story remains the same. Egypt’s junior men’s and women’s teams once again proved why the country remains the world’s leading squash nation by winning both titles at the 2026 World Team Championships in Canada. The double triumph was about more than adding two more trophies to an already…

National team superstar Mohamed Salah was officially named Man of the Match after guiding the Pharaohs to a historic qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following his stellar performance against Australia, the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) official Facebook page celebrated the talisman by posting a photo of him, captioned:…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The Union of European Football Associations officially voted on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to launch a total boycott of all upcoming men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup tournaments if soccer’s global governing body advances its plan to inject private investment capital into its flagship events. The historic resolution…

Egyptian chess is enjoying one of the most successful periods in its modern history. On the board, Egypt’s leading players are winning medals, earning international recognition and securing places on the biggest stages in world chess. Off the board, the country is strengthening its reputation as a trusted organiser of elite events, with Cairo recently…

A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio allowed Canada to inch past South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round. It’s the first knockout round victory in Canadian history as they became the first World Cup co-host to play an elimination game…

The Egyptian national sabre fencing team secured the bronze medal after defeating Israel with a score of 39–38 at the World Fencing Championships (Team Epee/Sabre) held in Hong Kong, marking a historic achievement. The Pharaohs edged out their opponent 39–38 during the Senior World Championships hosted by Hong Kong from July 22 to 30. The…

The transfer of Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor marks a turning point in Turkish-Egyptian sports co-operation, Turkish Ambassador Salih Mutlu Şen told The Gazette. “Salah is a world star, and the whole football world was following his next move,” Şen said, referring to speculation linking the forward with Besiktas, Saudi Arabia and European…

The 2026 FIE World Fencing Championships, held in Hong Kong from July 22 to 30, concluded with Kazakhstan winning the men’s team épée world title, Switzerland taking silver and Egypt claiming the bronze medal after defeating Israel in a dramatic bronze-medal match. The championships brought together more than 1,000 fencers from over 100 countries and…

Egypt’s U18 women’s handball team has officially qualified for the quarterfinals at the 2026 IHF Women’s Youth World Championship in Romania. They earned their spot in the top eight after a dramatic 28–27 victory over South Korea, marking their fourth win in a row. The match started tough for Egypt. South Korea took early control…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The Egyptian men’s epee national team captured the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championship in Hong Kong following a dramatic thirty-nine to thirty-eight victory against Israel on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The historic podium finish was permanently locked in during a high-friction extra period when the Egyptian…

Not every medal shines in the same way. Some represent far more than a place on the podium. They signal progress. They reveal depth. They announce the arrival of a new generation. Over the course of just a few days, Egyptian judo did exactly that. First came an impressive showing at the European Open in…

Egypt’s archery national team secured three gold medals on Tuesday at the 15th African Archery Championship in Oran, Algeria. Ismail Ezz al-Din won gold in the U-18 men’s individual event, while Nourai al-Sayed claimed gold in the U-18 women’s individual competition. The duo teamed up to capture a third gold in the U-18 mixed team…

Four medals, two African records and a talented new generation made the 15th African Archery Championships a memorable campaign for Egypt. The team’s success in Oran reflected the continued progress of Egyptian archery and its growing strength across Africa. Golden finish With three gold medals and one silver, Egypt enjoyed successful outing at the African…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The French Football Federation officially announced the appointment of Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the men’s national team on a four-year contract. The fifty-four-year-old manager takes over from long-time coach Didier Deschamps, who vacated the position following France’s disappointing conclusion to the 2026 World Cup…

CAIRO — Egypt once again showed why it is one of Africa’s leading table tennis nations with another impressive performance at the African Youth Championships in Accra, Ghana. The team’s success reflected the continued progress of the sport and the strength of its youth programme. A dominant display Egypt finished the championships at the top…

تتجه الأنظار إلى النجم المصري محمد صلاح، بعدما كشفت تقارير إعلامية تركية عن تطورات جديدة ومفاجئة بشأن مستقبله، في ظل احتدام المنافسة على التعاقد معه خلال سوق الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية، عقب نهاية رحلته التاريخية مع ليفربول.

Egypt’s U18 Women’s Handball team made a major statement at the 2026 IHF Women’s Youth World Championship, securing a hard-earned 27–24 win against Croatia in their opening match. The African champions matched the European runners-up goal-for-goal in a tense first half (13–13), before taking total control in the final 30 minutes. The Egyptian team opened…

Turkish media outlets on Sunday evening reported on Egyptian star Mohamed Salah’s potential transfer to the Turkish club Beşiktaş during the current summer transfer window. The Turkish newspaper Milliyet confirmed that Beşiktaş president Serdal Adalı met with Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas, in Istanbul last week to continue negotiations and finalize the deal on the best…

As Egypt’s flag rose above the podium in Budapest, it represented more than gold and silver. Mustafa Hussein’s title and Mohamed Hassan’s runner-up finish underlined the country’s growing strength in Greco-Roman wrestling. Against a field featuring Olympic contenders, world medallists and European champions, Egypt produced one of its finest displays in recent years. Hussein topped…