Egypt Coach: Team is 'Happy' at World Cup Despite Dallas Police Issue
Summary
Egypt’s national soccer coach, Hossam Hassan, said the issue with a Dallas police officer during the FIFA World Cup has been settled. The confrontation happened when police stopped an individual without proper credentials near the team’s hotel, but no one was arrested or hurt. Egypt is happy with the overall security at the tournament.Key Facts
- A video showed Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan and team director Ibrahim Hassan arguing with a Dallas police officer at their hotel.
- The dispute involved police responding to hotel security about someone without event credentials trying to get close to the team.
- Police and Egyptian officials resolved the situation on the spot, and an apology was accepted by the Egyptian team.
- No arrests or injuries occurred during the confrontation.
- Coach Hassan is leading Egypt in the World Cup and said they are satisfied with security at the tournament.
- The incident happened just before Egypt defeated Australia in the World Cup round of 32.
- Security issues with team hotels and police have been reported during the tournament, but Egypt’s team praised the high level of organization.
- Egypt will next face Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, in the round of 16.
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