Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police
Summary
Egypt’s soccer coach Hossam Hassan said he considers a recent confrontation with Dallas police resolved. The incident happened at the team’s hotel before Egypt won a World Cup match against Australia.Key Facts
- Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical argument with a Dallas police officer at their hotel.
- The confrontation involved a dispute over a player taking a photo with a young fan in the hotel lobby.
- Dallas police said they were responding to a security request about someone without event credentials trying to enter.
- Police said the issue was fixed on site and they met with the Egyptian team to address concerns.
- Hossam Hassan said the team accepted an apology from police.
- Hassan praised the tournament organization and the security provided to the team.
- Egypt defeated Australia in the World Cup round of 32 in Arlington, Texas.
- Hossam Hassan played and coached for Egypt at the World Cup, marking a first.
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