Egypt, S.Arabia step up trade ties through coordination council talks    Egypt reviews progress on $200m World Bank-funded waste management hub    Egypt urges Israel to accept Gaza deal amid intensifying fighting    SCZONE showcases investment opportunities to eight Japanese companies    Egypt, ADIB explore strategic partnership in digital healthcare, investment    SCZONE, Tokyo Metropolitan Government sign MoU on green hydrogen cooperation    Egypt welcomes international efforts for peace in Ukraine    Al-Sisi, Macron reaffirm strategic partnership, coordinate on Gaza crisis    Contact Reports Strong 1H-2025 on Financing, Insurance Gains    Egypt, India's BDR Group in talks to establish biologics, cancer drug facility    AUC graduates first cohort of film industry business certificate    Egyptian pound down vs. US dollar at Monday's close – CBE    Egypt's FM, Palestinian PM visit Rafah crossing to review Gaza aid    Egypt prepares unified stance ahead of COP30 in Brazil    Egypt recovers collection of ancient artefacts from Netherlands    Egypt harvests 315,000 cubic metres of rainwater in Sinai as part of flash flood protection measures    Egypt, Namibia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation    Fitch Ratings: ASEAN Islamic finance set to surpass $1t by 2026-end    Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88    Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade    Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken'    Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance    Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties    Egypt, Huawei explore healthcare digital transformation cooperation    Egypt's Sisi, Sudan's Idris discuss strategic ties, stability    Egypt to inaugurate Grand Egyptian Museum on 1 November    Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Mido says Egypt call-up is unlikely
Published in Daily News Egypt on 12 - 02 - 2010

CAIRO: Mido said on Thursday he is likely to attend Egypt s friendly game against England at Wembley as a spectator rather than a player.
The African champions meet England on March 3 in their first game after clinching an unprecedented third consecutive Nations Cup title in Angola last month.
Striker Mido, who left Zamalek to join West Ham on loan in the January transfer window, was surprisingly left out of Egypt s squad for the biennial tournament despite being included in the provisional roster.
It is highly unlikely that coach Hassan Shehata will call him up for the England game, Mido believes.
It will be very difficult after what happened before the Nations Cup, the towering frontman told Al-Hayat TV on Thursday.
Everybody knows that my omission was not down to any technical reasons. The technical staff did not respect me.
I don t think that I will have the chance to play against England. But anyway, I will be in the stands to support my national team.
I will never abandon the Egyptian national team, I will be available whenever needed.
Shehata was heavily criticized for picking Mohamed Nagi Gedo instead of Mido but the Ittihad forward justified his coach s decision by producing some impressive displays off the bench.
He scored five goals to finish as the top scorer, despite not starting any game, and lead Egypt to a record-extending seventh Nations Cup triumph.
Gedo is a very good person who deserves the best, but who said that I would not have played well if I was called up? Mido said.
Unlikely Return
The Middlesbrough-bound man said he wishes to remain at West Ham, the club he joined on loan until the end of the season.
He made a good first impression on his debut against Burnley last week, hitting the post late in the game.
West Ham coach Gianfranco Zola then rewarded him with a starting berth in Wednesday s 2-0 home victory over Birmingham City.
West Ham are a big club, I want to remain with them. I m very optimistic with regard to the future, Mido added.
Officially, I should return to Middlesbrough at the end of the season but I don t think I will be with them next season. They are highly unlikely to gain promotion to the Premier League.
The 26-year-old also played for Middlesbrough, Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic in England during his nomadic career.
He accepted a weekly salary of £1,000 to have another spell in the elite competition, this time with West Ham.
I m satisfied with that decision, it was a timely one. I ve already made a name for myself in England but I wish to hit top form again and help my new club.


Clic here to read the story from its source.