"No Negotiations": Iraqi FA Delivers Definitive Verdict on Hossam Hassan Rumors
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he Iraqi Football Association firmly denies reports of negotiating with former Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, stating the topic was never discussed.
Official Statement Ends the Buzz: Will Hossam Hassan Take Over Iraq's Lions of Mesopotamia?
The Iraqi Football Association has decisively debunked circulating rumors regarding potential moves to recruit former Egypt boss Hossam Hassan to steer the senior national team following his departure from the Pharaohs.
Ahmed Al-Moussawi, a board member of the Iraqi FA, dismissed any communication channels or formal talks with "The Dean," emphasizing that the concept was never tabled for discussion. This clarification halts media speculations tying the Egyptian coach to a foreign adventure, especially following a turbulent tenure marked by clashes with stars like Mohamed Salah and Mohamed Shnawy, alongside FIFA sanctions. Consequently, any prospect of Iraq securing Hassan is completely ruled out.
