WIRE — Most Egyptians have an opinion about Hossam Hassan. To some, he is the greatest striker Egypt has ever produced. To others, he is football's ultimate fighter and a player who never stopped running, never stopped arguing, and certainly never stopped scoring. Love him or criticize him, one thing has always been true: when Hassan is involved, Egyptian football pays attention. Now, decades after scoring one of the most important goals in Egypt's football history, the legendary Hassan is once again carrying the nation's hopes, but this time from the touchline rather than the penalty box as he leads the Pharaohs through their latest FIFA World Cup campaign. For younger fans, Hassan may simply be Egypt's current head coach, but for generations who watched him play, he is much more than that. His career is one of records, rivalries, controversy, and unforgettable moments that have shaped Egyptian football for more than four decades. Born on 10 August, 1966, Hassan began his professional career with Al Ahly in 1984. He went on to play for PAOK in Greece, Neuchâtel Xamax in Switzerland, Al Ain in the UAE, Zamalek, Al Masry, Tersana, andContinue reading "Who Is Hossam Hassan, the Man Leading Egypt's World Cup Dream?" The post Who Is Hossam Hassan, the Man Leading Egypt's World Cup Dream? first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
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