💰 New Figures on Zamalek’s Football Budget
Mohamed Fares, presenter of “Fi Dahr Al Ahly,” commented on statements made by Zamalek vice president Hisham Nasr regarding the club’s financial deficit during the latest season, which Nasr said exceeded EGP 500 million.
Through his official Facebook account, Fares presented several figures related to Zamalek’s football activity budget in recent years, arguing that they reflect a significant level of spending on the club’s football department.
📊 Football Losses in 2024 and 2025
According to the figures cited by Mohamed Fares, Zamalek’s football activity budget recorded losses of EGP 376,292,047 during 2024.
He added that the reported losses increased in the 2025 budget to EGP 544,513,447.
According to Fares’ presentation, these figures came alongside a rise in spending on football activities from one year to the next.
🔥 More Than EGP 1 Billion Spent on Football
Fares stated that Zamalek spent approximately EGP 743 million in the 2024 budget, while spending in the 2025 budget reached around EGP 1.142 billion.
He also referred to comments previously made by Zamalek board member Ahmed Soliman, who said the club’s spending on football during 2026 exceeded EGP 1.3 billion.
Fares described that figure as, according to his account, the largest spending level on football in the club’s history.
🏆 Total Spending Exceeds EGP 3.1 Billion
Based on the figures he presented, Mohamed Fares said the total amount spent by Zamalek on football activities over the last three years exceeded EGP 3.1 billion.
The figures have contributed to a broader discussion about football spending among Egyptian clubs, particularly regarding transfer fees, player salaries and other financial commitments.
It is important to note that the figures cited by Fares concern spending as well as losses; the total spending figure should not automatically be interpreted as the club’s total losses.
⚽ “Miracle League” Debate Enters the Discussion
Fares also connected the figures to the debate surrounding the description of the Egyptian Premier League as a “miracle league.”
From his perspective, the phrase is more appropriately associated with a club such as Ghazl El Mahalla winning a league title or another major trophy despite having fewer financial resources than clubs that spend heavily on football.
His comments form part of a wider discussion about the relationship between financial resources and sporting achievements and the impact of spending levels on domestic competition.
💳 Fares Raises Zamalek Debt Issues
The “Fi Dahr Al Ahly” presenter also discussed Zamalek’s debts, referring to what he described as “sovereign debts” estimated, according to his presentation, at around EGP 2 billion.
Fares linked the issue to delays in settling certain financial obligations, describing it as part of his broader view of the debate surrounding Egyptian football finances.
The precise value and status of the club’s outstanding liabilities would ultimately need to be assessed through official financial statements and audited records.
📢 Mohamed Fares Calls for Discussion of the Figures
Fares concluded by saying that the financial figures surrounding spending and losses at Zamalek deserve discussion, while criticizing what he described as excessive remarks and personal attacks that sometimes accompany debates over these issues.
The Zamalek football budget remains a major topic in Egyptian sports, particularly as transfer costs, player salaries and other financial commitments continue to represent significant expenses for clubs throughout the season.
