Porto Suez · Premier League · Midfielder · #0 · Egypt · 27 yrs
Haissem Hassan has been left out of Real Oviedo's squad for their pre-season match against Le Havre on Saturday, with the 24-year-old Egypt winger the subject of a £9m bid from Celtic and awaiting the green light to have a medical. Hassan is dealing with visa issues with an agreement in place to join Celtic on a contract until 2030, with Real Oviedo poised to make £6m, plus £1.3m more if the Premiership winners reach the Champions League proper. Real Oviedo head coach Julian Calero has revealed they will not stand in the way of Hassan's move to Celtic.
Celtic’s hopes of signing Haissem Hassan have taken a hit after fresh claims suggested the Egyptian international now favours Marseille. According to Celtic FC News Room, the Ligue 1 side have reach...
Accusations linking the sacred hosting rights of the 2030 World Cup final to his bid for re-election have ignited a fierce global backlash. A relentless storm of controversy is battering FIFA President Gianni Infantino as explosive new allegations threaten to shake the very foundations of the beautiful game. Accusations linking the sacred hosting rights of the 2030 World Cup final to his bid for re-election have ignited a fierce global backlash. Amidst a growing rebellion from powerful soccer associations, Infantino’s embattled reign faces an unprecedented and perilous trial. The latest reports have fueled debate across the global game, with the issue emerging just months before the next FIFA presidential election. While the controversy continues to unfold, the national team preparing to co-host the centenary tournament remains at the heart of the discussion, as officials and governing bodies offer sharply different accounts of what took place behind closed doors. According to The Times, Infantino allegedly sought Morocco‘s public backing for his 2027 re-election campaign by offering the country the opportunity to stage the 2030 World Cup final at the under-construction 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca. The report stated that the FIFA president traveled to Morocco for emergency meetings after losing support from several major soccer associations. It also claimed that Saudi Arabia, traditionally one of Infantino’s strongest allies, had yet to publicly endorse his candidacy, increasing the importance of securing support elsewhere. Azzedine Ounahi #8 of Morocco celebrates with teammates. Multiple reports suggested that Infantino met senior officials from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) during his stay in Rabat as he attempted to reinforce political backing ahead of the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 2027. Infantino’s presidency under growing pressure The allegations arrive during what many observers describe as the most difficult period of Infantino’s presidency. His leadership has been heavily criticized following the collapse of FIFA Forward Enterprise, a controversial proposal that sought to sell up to 20% of the commercial rights associated with the FIFA World Cup to private investors in a deal reportedly worth $4.2 billion. The proposal triggered widespread opposition from soccer stakeholders across the world, who argued that it risked commercializing the tournament beyond acceptable limits and undermining FIFA’s traditional non-profit model. Following intense backlash, FIFA abandoned the proposal, but criticism of Infantino continued to grow rather than disappear. FIFA firmly rejects the allegations As the story gathered momentum, FIFA released an official statement denying that any promises had been made regarding the 2030 World Cup final. The governing body stated: “It is false and misleading to claim the FIFA president has made any promise in relation to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 final. A decision will be made by FIFA in due course.” 🗣️ FIFA release a statement claiming Gianni Infantino has not promised the 2026 World Cup Final to Morocco: “It is false and misleading to claim the FIFA President has made any promise in relation to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 Final. A decision will be made by FIFA in due… pic.twitter.com/Ley4POMxnJ— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 5, 2026 The statement directly contradicted reports suggesting the hosting rights had become part of political negotiations surrounding the presidential election. Spanish soccer officials also insisted they had received no indication that plans for the final had changed, while Morocco’s federation reportedly denied knowledge of any formal agreement. Spain continues to expect the final The controversy also revived the long-running debate over where the 2030 World Cup final should be played. Spain has consistently argued that the showpiece match belongs on its soil, with Spanish Football Association (RFEF) president Rafael Louz
Paderborn sporting director Sebastian Lange has confirmed they turned down a £4m bid from Celtic for 22-year-old midfielder Mika Baur. Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh has arrived in the UK before his £11m move to Celtic and the 25-year-old Denmark international is to undergo a medical on Monday. Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has agreed a four-year contract with Celtic, although some bonus elements of a transfer fee for the 24-year-old are still to be agreed with Real Oviedo.
Celtic have resurrected their interest in Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh after missing out on the 25-year-old Dane in January. Celtic have submitted a second "huge" offer for Oviedo and Egypt winger Haissem Hassan. Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Celtic midfielder Arne Engels.
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