Former Zamalek president and lawyer Mortada Mansour has challenged the decision to close a complaint he previously filed against Gamal El Sadat concerning a telecommunications advertisement.

Mansour argued that the advertisement contained content that offended Zamalek Sporting Club and its supporters and requested that the legal procedures concerning the complaint be reconsidered.

Details of the Challenge

Complaint and Administrative Case Numbers

According to the documents, the petition was registered as No. 46821 of 2025 before the Technical Office Petitions and was administratively registered as No. 4616 of 2025 at Agouza Police Administration. The complaint was initially closed.

Following the decision, Mortada Mansour filed a challenge registered as No. 122 of 2026 before the North Giza Chief Prosecutor’s Office Appeals, dated January 6, 2026.

Proceedings Resumed

Complaint Retrieved From Closure

A decision was issued to retrieve the complaint from the closed files and proceed with measures related to submitting the link and initiating further action.

The move comes as part of Mansour’s challenge against the decision to close the complaint and his request to continue the legal proceedings concerning the advertisement.

Complaint Against the Advertisement

Objections to the Advertisement’s Content

Mortada Mansour had filed a complaint concerning a commercial advertisement for a telecommunications company, arguing that its content offended Zamalek and its supporters.

He requested legal action against those responsible for the advertisement and called for an investigation into the content that he considered offensive to the club and its supporters.

Controversy Among Zamalek and Al Ahly Fans

The advertisement sparked controversy among Zamalek supporters after Mansour argued that its content could contribute to tensions and rivalry between Al Ahly and Zamalek fans.

He called for the incident to be investigated and for the necessary legal measures to be taken, while his challenge against the closure decision represents a further step in pursuing the complaint.

Why did Mortada Mansour file the challenge?

He challenged the decision to close his complaint concerning a telecommunications advertisement.

What did Mansour allege about the advertisement?

He argued that it offended Zamalek and its supporters and could fuel tensions between rival fan bases.

What is the challenge number?

The challenge was registered as No. 122 of 2026 before the North Giza Chief Prosecutor’s Office Appeals.

What happened after the challenge?

A decision was issued to retrieve the complaint from closure and resume related procedures.