Egypt Sacks National Team Coach Hassan After Off-Field Controversies

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed Hossam Hassan as head coach of the national men’s team, the federation announced Saturday night after a full-day meeting of its board of directors.
The EFA said the decision was taken after reviewing recent events and their effect on the national team’s reputation and stability. The federation had faced mounting pressure over controversies surrounding Hassan, including disputes involving his two wives, a media ban imposed by national authorities earlier this month, and a three-match FIFA suspension confirmed in late October.
In a statement published on its website, the EFA said the board had decided to thank Hassan and his technica...