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6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mido honing Egyptian talent to export to Europe
Mido was no stranger to controversy during his playing days but the former Egypt striker is now working hard to unearth and hone the next generation of talent in his North African homeland. While Mohamed Salah is one of the Premier League's top stars at Liverpool and Pharaohs team-mate Omar Marmoush joined Manchester City in January, the former Tottenham man feels that his nation is not fulfilling its potential. "If you compare the number of Egyptian players who play in Europe to any of the other top African countries in football, the gap is massive," Mido, 42, told World Football on the BBC World Service. "Having only four or five players around Europe is not enough for Egypt. "We are a country with 120 million people and we are physically strong, we have a great history. We have enough talents." Listen to World Football: Mido on The Maker Mido is using the lessons learned from his own career to help develop youngsters at his academy, called The Maker, in Cairo. A nomadic figure, he had spells at 11 different clubs in seven countries over the course of 14 years as a player before retiring aged 30 in 2013. He also endured disputes with coaches, including at Ajax under Ronald Koeman and with Egypt, first with Marco Tardelli and then also when Hassan Shehata subsequently served in the national team dugout. "I'm never ashamed of pointing at myself as an example," Mido said. "I always say to them: 'OK, I played in big clubs, but I could have done better'. "I don't regret anything because this is my character and I know if everything happened again I will still [make] the same mistakes. "But the difficulties I had [is] that sometimes I gave up easily, and sometimes the easiest decision for me was to go to another club. "I always tell these kind of things to the boys - that it's very important if you want to make it to the top to have the right mindset." 'We're all here to dream' Mido has around 100 boys at The Maker and is aiming to expand the project to include girls. He says working on mental strength and adaptability is crucial to give his intake the best chance of succeeding in Europe. "We have a top psychology team who are working with the kids daily," he explained. "Most of our boys speak very good English. As Egyptians, some of us had difficulties because of not speaking any foreign language which doesn't help to adapt and with communication with your new team-mates. "Being able to deal with different cultures is very important. "If you have the right mindset, [are] physically strong, speak different languages, have tactical awareness, and of course the skills, you make it into Europe." Mido began his playing career with Zamalek and later returned for two further stints with the Cairo giants. Egyptian clubs have dominated the African Champions League over recent years, winning five of the past six titles, yet Mido's ultimate goal is for his young players at The Maker to establish themselves in Europe. "Our main target is to get at least four or five players into Europe," he said. "And we are dreaming that in 10 years we will have 60-70 players graduated out of this training program playing around Europe. "And we will be following them, monitoring them, and we will have people around them to keep working on developing them - even if they are playing in Europe. "For me, this is a brilliant feeling, that you're helping young kids to develop and to work on their dream. "The beautiful thing about coming here is seeing the boys' eyes are bright, full of hope. We're all here to dream." Mido 'proud' to have record broken by Salah
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Mido honing Egyptian talent to export to Europe
Mido was no stranger to controversy during his playing days but the former Egypt striker is now working hard to unearth and hone the next generation of talent in his North African Mohamed Salah is one of the Premier League's top stars at Liverpool and Pharaohs team-mate Omar Marmoush joined Manchester City in January, the former Tottenham man feels that his nation is not fulfilling its potential."If you compare the number of Egyptian players who play in Europe to any of the other top African countries in football, the gap is massive," Mido, 42, told World Football on the BBC World Service."Having only four or five players around Europe is not enough for Egypt."We are a country with 120 million people and we are physically strong, we have a great history. We have enough talents." Mido is using the lessons learned from his own career to help develop youngsters at his academy, called The Maker, in Cairo.A nomadic figure, he had spells at 11 different clubs in seven countries over the course of 14 years as a player before retiring aged 30 in also endured disputes with coaches, including at Ajax under Ronald Koeman and with Egypt, first with Marco Tardelli and then also when Hassan Shehata subsequently served in the national team dugout."I'm never ashamed of pointing at myself as an example," Mido said."I always say to them: 'OK, I played in big clubs, but I could have done better'."I don't regret anything because this is my character and I know if everything happened again I will still [make] the same mistakes."But the difficulties I had [is] that sometimes I gave up easily, and sometimes the easiest decision for me was to go to another club."I always tell these kind of things to the boys - that it's very important if you want to make it to the top to have the right mindset." 'We're all here to dream' Mido has around 100 boys at The Maker and is aiming to expand the project to include says working on mental strength and adaptability is crucial to give his intake the best chance of succeeding in Europe."We have a top psychology team who are working with the kids daily," he explained."Most of our boys speak very good English. As Egyptians, some of us had difficulties because of not speaking any foreign language which doesn't help to adapt and with communication with your new team-mates."Being able to deal with different cultures is very important."If you have the right mindset, [are] physically strong, speak different languages, have tactical awareness, and of course the skills, you make it into Europe."Mido began his playing career with Zamalek and later returned for two further stints with the Cairo clubs have dominated the African Champions League over recent years, winning five of the past six titles, yet Mido's ultimate goal is for his young players at The Maker to establish themselves in Europe."Our main target is to get at least four or five players into Europe," he said."And we are dreaming that in 10 years we will have 60-70 players graduated out of this training program playing around Europe."And we will be following them, monitoring them, and we will have people around them to keep working on developing them - even if they are playing in Europe."For me, this is a brilliant feeling, that you're helping young kids to develop and to work on their dream."The beautiful thing about coming here is seeing the boys' eyes are bright, full of hope. We're all here to dream."
Man of Many
29-07-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
Mido's Sub-$2,000 Ocean Star Worldtimer is a '70s-Inspired Stunner
By Nick Hall - News Published: 29 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link 0 Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Mido has announced the Ocean Star Worldtimer , a new addition to the Maison's classic dive watch collection, priced at AUD$1,625 . , a new addition to the Maison's classic dive watch collection, priced at . Inspired by '70s design, the timepiece features a silver-toned dial with 'velour' finish, enhanced by black and red chequering to mark the time intervals. Inside, it is powered by the Calibre 80, an automatic movement with a power reserve of up to 80 hours. The Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer is available to purchase online and in stores starting July 28, 2025. If you have been on the hunt for a budget-friendly everyday watch, there's a good chance you have stumbled across Mido's Ocean Star Collection. The rough-and-ready range of dive watches has long been heralded as the ultimate in affordable wristwear, and for good reason. Through its fusion of classic design details and modern functionality, the Ocean Star has birthed some of Mido's best-loved and most revered models, not the least of which was last year's stunning Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer and yet remarkably, it remains one of the industry's best-kept secrets. The sub-$2,000 Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer Ref. M026.830.16.030.00 threatens to change all that. Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 | Image: Mido The Swatch Group brand's newest take on the classic timepiece, Ref. M026.830.16.030.00 embodies a familiar level of intricacy and design; however, this time, the influences are decidedly more, shall we say, groovy? Replete with a vibrant red-and-black chequered dial, traditional glassbox-style sapphire crystal design and an unmistakable unidirectional rotating bezel, this iteration is every bit a '70s icon. Can you dig it? Traditionally, World Time watches display the time in 24 zones simultaneously via a rotating ring on the dial. This ring has the names of each city fixed, allowing the wearer to see different time functionalities at a glance. The latest Ocean Star model sees Mido embody that philosophy in its purest form, courtesy of a rotating bezel adorned with 24 city names. Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 | Image: Mido Refreshingly simple for the function, the timepiece does not house a synchronised 24-hour disc or automatic time zone shifting, instead favouring a more manual GMT process. While that might not be for everyone, it feels entirely fitting for the vintage-inspired design. Straightforward, uncomplicated and highly legible, this interaction of the Worldtimer perfectly bridges the gap between contemporary ingenuity and retro design. Measuring 40.5mm in diameter, the latest stainless steel model is on the larger side for a vintage-inspired timepiece but still rests firmly in the sweet spot for daily wear. Throw in the glassbox-shaped sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and a screw-on case back decorated with the Ocean Star's signature starfish motif, and you've got a remarkable take on the vintage aesthetic fit for the modern day. Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 | Image: Mido Inside, the Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 is powered by the automatic MIDO Calibre 80 movement, which is built on an ETA C07.621 base. Comprising 25 jewels and with a frequency of 21600 bph, the movement has a stellar 80-hour power reserve, which is more than handy for a sub-$2,000 timepiece. Importantly, the calibre 80 is also equipped with a Nivachron balance spring for improved anti-magnetic properties and, despite being concealed by the screw-on case back, is also decorated with Côtes de Genève and engraved with the MIDO logo. Priced at AUD$1,625, the Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 is available online and in boutiques now. The watch is paired with a 'Bund'-style black leather strap, in tribute to the pilots of days gone by, along with a sportier option that featurse a lining sewn with white thread. Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 | Image: Mido Mido Ocean Star Worldtimer M026.830.16.030.00 Brand : Mido : Mido Model : Ocean Star Worldtimer : Ocean Star Worldtimer Reference : Ref. M026.830.16.030.0 : Ref. M026.830.16.030.0 Diameter : 40.5mm : 40.5mm Thickness : 13.4mm : 13.4mm Movement : Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base) : Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base) Power Reserve : 80 hours : 80 hours Water-Resistance : 200 metres : 200 metres Price: AUD$1,625
Man of Many
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Man of Many
The Wind Up – Watch News #333
By Mr Dimitri Tsilioris - News Published: 28 Jul 2025 |Last Updated: 25 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link 0 Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Welcome to the next edition of your watch news go-to, The Wind Up, our weekly series highlighting the newest watches of the past seven days, and what a week it has been! Alongside a suite of stunning new high-complication models from the world's biggest and brightest watchmakers, there were a few surprise announcements that landed this week. In this latest instalment, we've got a handful of new and exciting watches, including pieces from Mido and TAG Heuer and a very cool limited edition piece from Bremont. Enjoy the read, fellas, and have a fantastic week ahead. Mido Multifort TV Big Date | Image: Mido Brand: Mido Mido Model: Multifort TV Big Date Multifort TV Big Date Reference: Ref. M049.526.37.041.00 Ref. M049.526.37.041.00 Diameter: 40mm 40mm Material : Stainless steel : Stainless steel Movement: Calibre 80 Calibre 80 Power Reserve: 80 hours 80 hours Price: AUD$2,100 This week, Mido released a new take on the classic Multifort TV Big Date, a timepiece that appeals not only to the value-hungry crowd but also to fans of vibrant colourways. With a black PVD-coated case, blue strap, and bright orange big date, it showcases colours, finishes, and textures in a big, bold way. Most importantly, the much-loved TV-shaped case isn't lost amongst the colour splash. The modern and dynamic design is underlined by a stellar horizontal brushed finish dial and, along with its distinctive BIG DATE function at 12 o'clock. Inside, you'll find an automatic Calibre 80 movement which Mido confirmed has been equipped with a high-tech balance spring in Nivachron for improved magnetic resistance. Its distinct look is as striking as it is subtle. From afar, it might not draw eyes, but up close, the Multifort TV Big Date really sings. The use of the TV-stylised case makes its notable aesthetic that much more pronounced. This is an enigmatic and interesting piece from one of watchmaking's best-kept secrets. Bremont Supermarine 300M Henley Royal Regatta Edition | Image: Bremont Bremont Supermarine 300M Henley Royal Regatta Edition Brand: Bremont Bremont Model: Supermarine 300M Henley Royal Regatta Edition Supermarine 300M Henley Royal Regatta Edition Diameter: 40mm 40mm Thickness: 12mm 12mm Material : Stainless steel : Stainless steel Movement: Calibre BE-63AH Calibre BE-63AH Power Reserve: 56 hours 56 hours Price: £3,500 (Limited to 50 pieces) Bremont's Supermarine 300M copped a really cool limited edition added to its family this week. The latest Henley Royal Regatta Edition honours the maison's timing partnership with Henley Royal Regatta, and features some telling aesthetic changes that help differentiate itself from the main collection. From the white dial, which features the official Regatta crest and Bremont's Wayfinder logo, to the blue anodised aluminium bezel, from the 904L stainless steel case to the bullet-style matching bracelet, the Henley Royal Regatta Edition really hits the mark as a super capable, robust and fun diver. I'm am a big fan of the domed sapphire crystal design, which gives a solid, vintage-inspired aesthetic. Minimalist by design, the timepiece also boasts a screw-in crown and a screw-down case back, which helps to provide 300 metres of water resistance. Limited to just 50 pieces, the timepiece honours one of Britain's most iconic sporting events with a blend of engineering excellence and sartorial elegance. TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France | Image: TAG Heuer TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France Brand: TAG Heuer TAG Heuer Model: Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France Reference: Ref. Ref. Diameter: 42mm 42mm Thickness: 15.70mm 15.70mm Material : Stainless steel : Stainless steel Movement: Calibre TH20-00 Calibre TH20-00 Power Reserve: 80 hours 80 hours Price: €7,350 (Limited to 500 pieces) Sporting the French marine colours, the new Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France is the latest piece to join the ever-expanding TAG Heuer cohort. An assortment of colours adds another level of visceral intrigue to the stock-standard look of the Carrera Chronograph, and with pops of yellow to break up the slew of blue, the Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France is indeed a looker. The Carrera Chronograph 42mm Limited Edition for France is powered by TAG Heuer's TH20-00, a solid workhorse movement boasting an 80-hour power reserve and a beating frequency of 4 Hz. Best of all, the movement is visible through the open sapphire caseback and ties well with the watch's overall utilitarian look and feel. If you are looking to snag one of these stunning new timepieces, you might need to move quickly…and far away. The limited edition is capped at just 500 pieces, exclusively sold in France and retailing for €7,350. IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph | Image: IWC Schaffhausen IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph Brand: IWC IWC Model: Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph Reference: Ref. IW394009 Ref. IW394009 Diameter: 43.50mm 43.50mm Thickness: 15.90mm 15.90mm Material : Armour Gold : Armour Gold Movement: Calibre 89900 Calibre 89900 Power Reserve: 68 hours 68 hours Price: €149,000 (Limited to 100 pieces) From IWC, we have the latest variation of the acclaimed Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph. The latest in the brand's unique take on chronograph production, this timepiece delivers no shortage of bells and whistles, reminding us all that IWC remains a watchmaking powerhouse. With its 60-second flying tourbillon, flyback chronograph, and retrograde date, you would be hard-pressed to find something comparable to it. And in the deep warmth of that luscious Armour Gold, the Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph truly comes to life. This precious metal perfectly contrasts against the obsidian-coloured dial, which adds a certain level of depth and complexity. According to IWC, the dial was manufactured using a complex process comprising 60 individual steps and 15 layers of transparent lacquer. A mass of precious metal heft is matched only by some truly high-end, high-complicated watchmaking. Surprisingly, the Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph is limited to 100 pieces; a big number for a piece of this complexity and beauty.
The Standard
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Standard
French luxury group Kering buys sun lens maker Lenti from Italy's Safilo
Gucci sunglasses are seen at the Mido exhibition for glasses and eyewear products in Milan, Italy, February 29, 2016. REUTERS
