Thursday 16 April 2026 – 12:57 AM
Medhat Abdel Hadi, the former Zamalek and Egyptian football star, confirmed that the controversial shot in the Al-Ahly and Ceramica Cleopatra match deserved a penalty kick for the red team, stressing the need to clarify the controversial arbitration decisions.
Medhat Abdel Hadi: Arbitration decisions need clarification
Medhat Abdel Hadi said, during television statements, that he had previously confirmed in the analytical studio that Al-Ahly deserved a penalty kick in this match, explaining that such cases may be counted sometimes and not counted at other times.
The former Zamalek star added that all clubs are seeking to obtain their rights, but allowing the Al-Ahly delegation to listen to the recordings of the VAR referee may open the door for the rest of the clubs to demand the same thing.
Medhat Abdel Hadi explained that this raises questions about the mechanism for dealing with these requests in the future, in light of the pursuit of justice and transparency within the football system.
Abdel Hadi pointed out that it was necessary for a member of the referees’ committee to come out to clarify the controversial arbitration cases to the fans, while explaining the reasons for counting or not counting some shots, in a way that enhances transparency and reduces controversy in the football street.
Medhat Abdel Hadi also confirmed that he hopes that the team will be crowned with the Premier League and the African Confederation Championships during the current season, in light of its leadership in the competitions despite the difficult circumstances that the club went through, stressing that Zamalek continues to provide good results thanks to the state of technical stability and the fighting spirit within the team.
Medhat Abdel Hadi continued that Motamed Gamal, the team’s technical director, succeeded in reaching an appropriate combination between experienced players and young players, which was reflected in the team’s level and results in the recent period.
Abdel Hadi concluded his statements by saying that if he had to choose between winning the league or the Confederation Championship, he would choose to win the Premier League, given its great value, difficulty, and special taste for the fans and players.
