Helmy Tolaan Reveals the Real Reason for His Dispute with Hossam Hassan
Helmy Tolaan reveals the reasons for his longstanding dispute with Hossam Hassan and its impact on coordination before the Arab Cup.
SUMMARY
Helmy Tolaan, head coach of Egypt's second national team, reveals an old dispute with Hossam Hassan, head coach of the senior national team, which caused a lack of coordination before the Arab Cup. He expresses hope for reconciliation and wishes Hossam Hassan success in the Africa Cup of Nations.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Helmy Tolaan clarifies that the dispute with Hossam Hassan is old and remains unresolved.
- The conflict began after a match between Smouha and Al Masry where Tolaan was insulted by Hossam Hassan.
- Tolaan wishes Hossam Hassan success and hopes for reconciliation between them.
CORE SUBJECT
Dispute between Helmy Tolaan and Hossam Hassan and its impact on Egypt's national team
Helmy Tolaan, the head coach of Egypt's second national team, revealed the reasons behind the longstanding dispute between him and Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the senior national team, which led to a lack of coordination before the Arab Cup tournament.
Egypt's second national team participated in the Arab Cup but was eliminated in the group stage after two draws and a heavy defeat against Jordan.
Helmy Tolaan said in a television statement on "MBC Masr 2" channel: "I wished there had been coordination between me and Hossam Hassan, but there is an old unresolved problem between us, even before my statements against him."
He added: "I was the coach of Smouha Club and Hossam Hassan was coaching Al Masry. We played a match in Ismailia, and we scored an early goal at the 12th second. Then I found him coming towards me insulting me with offensive language, even though I had coached him at Zamalek for two years."
He continued, "I was shocked by what he said, and after the match, I found him heading towards us to attack us while I was sitting on the bench. That is when the rift happened."
He concluded: "With a clear heart, I wish him success in the Africa Cup of Nations and hope he achieves an accomplishment for Egypt. I do not mind if we reconcile and become friends again."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 8
Helmy Tolaan
👤 Person_MaleHead coach of Egypt's second national team
Hossam Hassan
👤 Person_MaleHead coach of the senior national team
Egypt's second national team
Sports_TeamEgypt's second football national team
Arab Cup
EventArab Cup football tournament
MBC Masr 2 channel
🏛️ OrganizationEgyptian television channel
Smouha Club
Sports_TeamEgyptian football club
Al Masry Club
Sports_TeamEgyptian football club
Zamalek
Sports_TeamEgyptian football club
NOTABLE QUOTES 4
"I wished there had been coordination between me and Hossam Hassan, but there is an old unresolved problem between us, even before my statements against him."
Context: Television statements on MBC Masr 2 channel
"I was the coach of Smouha Club and Hossam Hassan was coaching Al Masry. We played a match in Ismailia, and we scored an early goal at the 12th second. Then I found him coming towards me insulting me with offensive language, even though I had coached him at Zamalek for two years."
Context: Television statements on MBC Masr 2 channel
"I was shocked by what he said, and after the match, I found him heading towards us to attack us while I was sitting on the bench. That is when the rift happened."
Context: Television statements on MBC Masr 2 channel
"With a clear heart, I wish him success in the Africa Cup of Nations and hope he achieves an accomplishment for Egypt. I do not mind if we reconcile and become friends again."
Context: Television statements on MBC Masr 2 channel