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CairoScene
25-04-2025
- Politics
- CairoScene
Dagenham Club Apologises After Firing Salma Mashhour Over Gaza Post
The club affirmed her right to political expression and said it regretted any harm caused. Apr 25, 2025 Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club has issued a formal apology after dismissing Salma Mashhour from her role as director of development and engagement just three days after her appointment. The dismissal followed a resurfaced Instagram post from October 2023, in which Mashhour criticized Israel's aggressions in Gaza. In a statement, the club acknowledged public concern and clarified that her removal was not an endorsement of claims linking her to hate or terrorism. The club affirmed her right to political expression and said it regretted any harm caused.
CairoScene
18-04-2025
- Sport
- CairoScene
Marwan Serry Withdrew From Dagenham FC Over Salma Mashhour's Dismissal
The Egyptian YouTuber withdrew his investment from the UK club, citing racism and pledging legal action to reclaim Salma Mashhour's rights. Apr 18, 2025 Following Salma Mashhour's sudden dismissal from Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Egyptian YouTuber and content creator Marwan Serry has officially withdrawn from the club's ownership and terminated the investment project he had launched just days prior. Serry, who had introduced Mashhour as part of a new creative and digital strategy for the club, posted a statement online confirming the withdrawal: 'I officially announce my complete withdrawal from the ownership of Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club and the cancellation of the investment project in the club. We will not compromise our principles.' He also cited racism as a core factor behind the decision, stating that both he and Mashhour encountered discriminatory behavior during their short stint with the club, including while shooting content. According to Serry, legal action is now underway to reclaim Salma's rights, following her abrupt removal from the role of Director of Development & Engagement just 48 hours after her appointment. No official reason was given for Mashhour's dismissal, but many have linked it to her vocal support for Palestine. Her posts on the situation in Gaza had gained attention online and led to speculation that the club acted under pressure or prejudice. The move has sparked widespread criticism across Arab social media, with supporters lauding Serry's decision to pull out and stand firmly by Mashhour, calling it a refusal to remain silent in the face of injustice.
Roya News
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Roya News
Dagenham club fires Egyptian content creator over alleged Palestine support
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club has terminated Egyptian content creator Salma Mashhour from her role as Director of Development and Engagement, with online users citing her public support for the Palestinian cause as the alleged reason behind the decision. In a brief official statement shared on social media, the club confirmed, "Dagenham & Redbridge FC has removed Salma Mashhour from the position of Director of Development & Engagement, effective immediately." Mashhour had only recently been appointed to the role as part of a broader collaboration with popular Egyptian YouTuber Marwan Serry, who recently acquired a stake in the club and joined its ownership group. Serry is widely known across the Arab world for his sports media presence. Salma Mashhour built a following in the Arabic football community through her engaging match-day content, stadium tours, and analysis, particularly through collaborations with Serry and her joint YouTube channel with her husband, titled 'Ahmed and Salma.' However, her outspoken support for Palestine, particularly during "Israel's" ongoing aggression on Gaza, prompted backlash from some segments of the club's fanbase, particularly those aligned with the Israeli Occupation. Many fans and online users speculate that this was the reason for terminating Mashhour's position. In response, Serry and Mashhour released a video, claiming they were blindsided by the announcement but have not yet provided details behind the club's decision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marwan Serry | مروان سري (@marwanserry)
