Amr Zaki, the former Zamalek and Egyptian national team star, revealed the details of the accident he was exposed to during the past years, stressing that what was circulated about the incident being linked to consuming alcoholic beverages is completely incorrect.
Zaki: I stayed away from these things years ago
During his appearance on the “I Acknowledge and Acknowledge” program with the journalist Ahmed Shubir, Zaki explained that the accident was not caused by drinking as was rumored, pointing out that he had stayed away from these matters for 5 or 6 years, and that he was going through difficult health conditions after the accident.
Three years in hospitals and 8 surgeries
The former Zamalek striker spoke about the suffering he experienced after the accident, stressing that he spent nearly 3 years in hospitals, during which he underwent 8 surgeries, explaining that that period was one of the most difficult stages of his life, both in health and psychological terms.
Huge financial losses and lack of sports support
Amr Zaki indicated that he spent huge sums of money on treatment and surgeries, stressing that he did not find sufficient support from the sports community, despite what he provided during his career with clubs and the national team.
Mohamed Zidan, the most prominent supporter
Zaki revealed that former player Mohamed Zidane was one of the most prominent people who stood by him and supported him during that crisis, stressing that he did not forget this support at a time when he needed someone to support him.
Admitting mistakes and taking responsibility
At the conclusion of his speech, Amr Zaki admitted that he made many wrong decisions in his life due to haste, stressing that he bears responsibility for his personal mistakes and their consequences during his career.
