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Despite Early Exit, Al Ahly Fans Shine in New Jersey, Turn MetLife Stadium into a Red Fortress
Walid Abbas Despite exiting the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup from the group stage with just two points and four goals scored, Egypt's Al Ahly SC captured global attention in their final appearance in the tournament, delivering one of the most thrilling matches in a 4-4 draw against Portugal's FC Porto at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey early Tuesday morning. Palestinian striker Wissam Abu Ali netted a brilliant hat-trick, while Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane added a stunning goal. However, defensive errors and more than 15 missed scoring opportunities cost the Red Devils a win that was within reach, leaving them with just two points from three matches. Nevertheless, it was the fans who truly stole the spotlight. Thousands of Al Ahly supporters from across the United States packed the stadium stands, waving flags and chanting, transforming MetLife into a true "Red Fortress" — a scene that astonished even head coach José Ribeiro, who said:"I've never seen anything like this before. Al Ahly fans are truly incredible." The passionate support wasn't limited to Egyptian expatriates in the U.S. Fans traveled from Egypt itself, as well as from countries like Canada and across Europe, to back the club in this global tournament — demonstrating Al Ahly's enormous worldwide popularity. Though eliminated, Al Ahly secured a generous financial reward from FIFA, earning $11.55 million (around EGP 585 million), including $9.55 million for participation and an additional $1 million for each draw against Inter Miami and Porto. Following their exit, the team's coaching staff granted the players an 18-day rest before resuming training ahead of the new season, with strong indications that a pre-season camp in Spain is likely. El-Shenawy Sends Emotional Message to Fans: 'This Is Not the End... It's a New Beginning' In a heartfelt gesture, team captain and goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy apologized to Al Ahly fans after the team's exit from the tournament. On his Instagram account, he wrote: 'We're sorry. We truly wanted to bring you joy today with a win. From the bottom of our hearts, we say: you deserve better. To Al Ahly fans who are always behind us, every moment, every match… thank you.' He added:'The bond between us has never been just about football. It's one soul, one heart, and one goal.' 'Our promise to you: this is not the end. This is the start of a new era. God willing, the best is yet to come. We will fight to bring you joy, to keep the Al Ahly eagle flying high — for you.' In the end, despite missing out on the Round of 16, Al Ahly left the tournament with significant technical, emotional, and fan-driven gains. The unwavering support — whether from Egypt or the diaspora — reaffirmed that 'Al Ahly is who shows up' isn't just a slogan. It's a living truth that continues to be proven on the world stage. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
See - Sada Elbalad
28-05-2025
- Sport
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FIFA Announces Draw Date for U-20 World Cup in Chile with Egypt, Four Other African Teams Participating
Walid Abbas With Egypt and four African teams participating, FIFA has announced the draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, set to take place at 6:00 PM on Thursday, 29 May, in the Chilean capital Santiago. The draw ceremony will be held at the Machasa studios of Chilevisión and will be broadcast live on the FIFA+ platform. Chilean journalist Javiera Naranjo will host the event, while FIFA's Director of Tournaments, Jaime Yarza, will conduct the draw with the help of Argentine football legend Juan Pablo Sorín. This edition marks the second time Chile hosts the tournament, after previously organizing the 1987 edition. Chile also hosted the 1962 FIFA World Cup, the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in 2008, and the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2015. The draw comes after the launch of the tournament's official emblem, the opening of volunteer registration, and the unveiling of the official mascot, 'Vito™.' The tournament matches will be held from 27 September to 19 October. Participating teams: From Asia: Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia From Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa From Concacaf: Cuba, Mexico, Panama, USA From South America: Chile (host), Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay From Oceania: New Caledonia, New Zealand From Europe: France, Italy, Norway, Spain, Ukraine Fans interested in attending the tournament can register in the 'Tickets' section of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 page on read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
See - Sada Elbalad
12-04-2025
- Sport
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Al Ahly's Preparations for the Club World Cup: 4 Expected Deals & Anticipated Defensive Reinforcements
Walid Abbas Al Ahly continues its preparations for the upcoming edition of the Club World Cup, amid strong movements in the transfer market to strengthen the team's ranks before the global event. A responsible source within the club revealed to "Sada El-Bald" that the Red administration aims to secure four new deals in the upcoming period, in light of developments regarding the renewal of contracts for several players whose contracts expire at the end of the 2024–2025 season. The source explained that Al Ahly is close to finalizing a deal for a local international winger who excels on the right flank, while Congolese player Derek Kutesa, from Swiss club Servette, remains a serious consideration, especially since he will be a free agent in the summer, despite no direct moves to sign him yet. The source pointed out that the contracting management is seriously considering bringing in a new center-back in anticipation of the potential departure of either duo Rami Rabia or Yaser Ibrahim, should they fail to reach an agreement on renewing their contracts. Al Ahly is also studying the possibility of signing a local left-back as a substitute, in case the option to buy Yahya Attiyah Allah is not activated, especially since this season may be the last for Tunisian Ali Maaloul in the red castle's jersey. These movements come as part of a comprehensive plan prepared by the coaching staff led by Marcel Kohler to ensure the team appears in the best possible shape for the anticipated tournament, in which Al Ahly is participating as one of the teams representing the African continent, alongside Wydad Casablanca from Morocco, Esperance from Tunisia, and Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa." read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
See - Sada Elbalad
12-04-2025
- Sport
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Al-Ahly: Africa's Permanent Ambassador in the Club World Cup
Walid Abbas The Egyptian club Al-Ahly is one of the most frequently participating clubs in the Club World Cup, holding the record for the most appearances by an African and Arab club in the tournament, with a total of 9 participations since its inception in 2000 until the latest edition. 2000 - Brazil Al-Ahly's first appearance in the tournament was shocking for its fans, as they were eliminated in the group stage after losing two matches against Real Madrid (2-1) and Raja Casablanca (1-0). 2005 - Japan Al-Ahly returned to participate after winning the African Champions League, but they lost to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia (1-0) and São Paulo of Brazil, finishing in sixth place. 2006 - Japan This edition saw one of their best performances, as they secured third place and the bronze medal after defeating Club América from Mexico (2-1) and losing in the semifinals to Internacional of Brazil narrowly. 2008 - Japan They were eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing to Pachuca from Mexico, finishing in sixth place. *2012 - Japan* Al-Ahly overcame Sanfrecce Hiroshima of Japan, but later lost to Corinthians of Brazil, ultimately finishing in fourth place after defeat by Monterrey of Mexico. 2013 - Morocco This was a forgettable participation, as they lost to Guangzhou Evergrande of China (2-0) and then to Monterrey (5-1), finishing in seventh place. *2020 - Qatar* One of Al-Ahly's best editions, where they achieved third place after defeating Palmeiras of Brazil in a penalty shootout, following a loss to Bayern Munich by two goals to nil. 2021 - UAE Al-Ahly again secured third place after winning against Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia with a score of 3-0, despite injuries and absences. 2023 - Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) They were eliminated in the second round following a surprising loss to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia (3-1) in an exciting match. It is worth mentioning that from their 9 participations, they have achieved 3 bronze medals (2006 - 2020, 2021). read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arkan Palm, CIB partner to develop 16,000 sqm headquarters in Sheikh Zayed's Financial District
Egypt - Arkan Palm for Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Badr El Din Group, has signed an agreement with Commercial International Bank (CIB) to allocate 16,000 square meters in the Financial District of Project 205 in Sheikh Zayed for the bank's new headquarters. The signing ceremony was attended by Walid Abbas, First Vice President of the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA); Amr El Ganainy, CIB's Executive Vice President and Board Member; Mamdouh Badr El Din, Chairman of Badr El Din Companies; and Amr Badr El Din, Managing Director of Arkan Palm. Project 205: A Landmark Development in West Cairo Project 205 is a strategic partnership between NUCA and Arkan Palm, spanning 205 feddans in Sheikh Zayed. Designed as a fully integrated urban development, it features residential, commercial, administrative, hospitality, and entertainment components. Walid Abbas highlighted Project 205 as a successful public-private collaboration, delivering high-value real estate offerings that enhance the market. He reaffirmed NUCA's commitment to partnering with experienced developers like Arkan Palm to ensure high-quality projects. CIB's Strategic Expansion in Project 205 Amr El Ganainy expressed CIB's enthusiasm for securing a prime location within Project 205—one of West Cairo's most prestigious developments. He emphasized that CIB prioritizes exceptional locations for expansion, and Arkan Palm's reputation for quality and reliability played a significant role in the bank's decision to establish its headquarters there. A Vision for an Integrated Financial Hub Mamdouh Badr El Din described Project 205 as an innovative addition to Egypt's real estate market, offering a holistic lifestyle beyond residential spaces—including banks, clinics, corporate offices, and entertainment zones. He emphasized the project's focus on quality, integration, and sustainability. Amr Badr El Din reaffirmed Arkan Palm's commitment to partnering with leading institutions to deliver top-tier services within West Cairo's largest downtown. He confirmed that CIB's headquarters will be part of a growing cluster of major financial institutions in Project 205's Financial District, which is set to become the region's premier hub for banking and financial services.
