Zamalek issue statement expressing apologies amid UAE incident

Zamalek Chairman Hussein Labib expressed the club’s deep appreciation and respect for the UAE and its judicial authorities.

Zamalek’s board expressed gratitude to the UAE and all its entities, affirming the club’s full confidence in the UAE’s judicial decisions. The club also apologized for the actions of its delegation and clarified that any misconduct was unintentional. They assured their commitment to professionalism, acknowledging the warm welcome and respect they had received from the UAE since their arrival.

The statement further stressed that the UAE authorities had made significant efforts to ensure a successful tournament, reflecting the depth of ties between Egypt and the UAE. Zamalek reiterated its intent to maintain strong relations between the two countries, underlining their respect and trust in UAE law enforcement and judicial authorities.

Zamalek’s board expressed their regret over the incident and noted that efforts were being made to smooth over the situation. The club affirmed that it values sportsmanship and strives to maintain the integrity of all interactions.

The statement was issued after the first court hearing, and following the announcement the second court hearing has been moved up to October 24th instead of October 30th. The incident involved two players, Dunga and Mostafa Shalaby, and the club’s sporting director, Abdelwahed El Sayed. It was reported that three were involved in a physical altercation with stadium security personnel during the Egyptian Super Cup in Abu Dhabi.

The club’s legal team is actively collaborating with relevant authorities in the UAE to address the situation transparently, claiming full responsibility for any actions that led to the devastating incident.