Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Says He Considers Matter Closed After Confrontation with Dallas Police
- On Thursday, Dallas Police Department officers clashed with the Egyptian World Cup team at their hotel, overshadowing preparations for Friday's last-32 match against Australia.
- The confrontation erupted during a fan photo session when security allegedly pushed a child, prompting team director Ibrahim Hassan to intervene to protect the youth from harm.
- Viral video footage shows the 30-second melee, during which Hassan told officers "No pushing, no pushing" while an officer repeatedly shouted "BACK OFF!".
- Dallas police resolved the incident on-site after meeting with team representatives, and the Egyptian Football Association confirmed that preparations for the match remain unchanged.
- Egypt plays Australia tonight at AT&T Stadium, seeking to reach the last 16 for only the second time in their history.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police
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