Following embarrassing affairs: the coach who waved a PLO flag at the World Cup has been fired

The Egyptian Football Association has fired coach Hossam Hassan and appointed Ali Maher in his place, following a mass brawl between his two wives that went viral and caused his collapse. Hassan previously sparked controversy when he waved a PLO flag at the World Cup.

The Egyptian Football Association announced the dismissal of national team coach Hossam Hassan and the appointment of Ali Maher in his place. The dismissal came after a mass brawl between Hassan's two wives at the Porto Marina complex, which went viral and caused him to collapse on the pitch. The incident led to a media publication ban by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation in Egypt. Hassan previously sparked controversy at the 2026 World Cup when he waved a PLO flag after a victory, and received a three-match ban from FIFA. The combination of disciplinary sanctions, the publication ban, and the family incident made his continued tenure impossible, according to the article.