Hossam Hassan's flag celebration angers Israeli media
Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, celebrated with the Palestinian flag after the team qualified for the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. This sparked widespread reactions in Israeli media, which considered that his gesture of dedicating the victory to the Palestinians went beyond a sporting act and served as a political message of support. Hassan also expressed his solidarity with the Palestinian people in his post-match comments following Egypt’s win over Australia, during which he carried the Palestinian flag alongside the Egyptian flag. This move prompted Israeli condemnation and criticism for allegedly violating regulations, in addition to widespread social media engagement across the Arab world.
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