‘Let Palestinians live’: Egypt coach wins global praise after emotional speech

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Hossam Hassan said his support for Palestinians came from being 'human' before any identity or religion Head coach Hossam Hassan of Egypt speaks during a press conference one day ahead of the Fifa World Cup 2026 round of sixteen between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on 6 July 2026 (Alejandro Pagni/Getty Images/AFP) Off Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan sparked widespread praise on social media after delivering an emotional speech supporting Palestinians during a Fifa W