Yosef Hadad Criticizes Egypt Coach Hosam Hassan with Unexpected Messi Tribute
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Yosef Hadad criticized Egypt's coach Hosam Hassan for spitting at a fan with an Israeli flag after Egypt's World Cup loss, contrasting him with Lionel Messi's respectful visit to the Western Wall and condemning Hassan's actions as representing militant groups.
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- Yosef Hadad condemned Egypt coach Hosam Hassan for spitting at a fan waving an Israeli flag.
- Hadad showed a real photo of Lionel Messi at the Western Wall to contrast Hassan's behavior.
- Hadad called Hassan a "loser" and accused him of representing Hamas and Palestinian militants.
- He sent a message in Arabic telling Hassan and associates to "go and never return."
- Hadad congratulated Messi and Argentina on their World Cup win.
- Public opinion in Egypt on Hassan's conduct is divided, with some patriotic and others following the crowd.
During a broadcast on Channel 14 covering the 2026 World Cup, Yosef Hadad sharply criticized Egypt's national team coach Hosam Hassan following an incident involving an Israeli flag. After Egypt's loss to Argentina in the round of 16, Hassan was recorded confronting a fan waving an Israeli flag and spitting towards him. Hadad condemned Hassan's behavior, calling him a "loser" and contrasted him with Argentine star Lionel Messi by showing a genuine photo of Messi at the Western Wall.
Hadad accused Hassan of representing Hamas and the Palestinian Authority militants, delivering a message in Arabic telling them to "go and never return." He congratulated Messi and Argentina on their victory, calling it a "double celebration." When asked about public opinion in Egypt regarding Hassan's conduct, Hadad said views were mixed, noting that while some Egyptians are patriotic, many follow the crowd.
The incident sparked broader reactions, with criticism of Hassan's loss of control and chaos caused. The episode highlights tensions surrounding political expressions during international sports events and the complex regional dynamics involving Egypt, Israel, and Palestine.
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