Published Date: 2025-04-24 13:32:13 Updated At: 2025-05-13 18:05:34

Mamdouh Abbas, the former president of Zamalek Club, posted a tweet on the X platform expressing his wish for the continued absence of Hussein Labib, the current president of the club, so he could feel at ease. Abbas said in his tweet: "Whenever the voice of Captain Hussein Labib is absent, I feel peace of mind that Zamalek is doing well." He added: "I pray to Allah, the Almighty, to keep his absence for me." These remarks reflect the ongoing tensions between Abbas and the current club administration, as recent times have seen disagreements between the two sides.

These words from Abbas seem to be a response to the administration of Hussein Labib, with whom he disagrees on several club-related decisions. Mamdouh Abbas, who has held the position of president of Zamalek on previous occasions and achieved many successes for the club, is considered one of the prominent figures in the club's history. However, his relationship with the current administration has been marked by mutual criticisms, particularly concerning management style and strategic decisions.

Abbas, a key figure in the club’s history, often reminisces about his successful times leading the club, but at the same time, he appears dissatisfied with the current situation. Some observers see his remarks as an indication of instability within the club, while others interpret them as an expression of relief following Labib’s absence.

Latest Developments in Zamalek's Player Registration Suspension Crisis

On another note, Zamalek Club is facing a new crisis regarding the suspension of player registrations after receiving an official letter from FIFA, notifying them of the suspension due to overdue payments to former Moroccan player, Khalid Boutaib. The player had joined Zamalek years ago, and still has outstanding dues, leading to FIFA’s decision to suspend the registration process.

Amr Adham, a board member of Zamalek, confirmed in press statements that the club had paid a significant portion of Boutaib’s dues, which were approximately 2.4 million euros. However, he clarified that an amount of 983 thousand euros remained unpaid. Due to this delay in payment, FIFA issued the suspension order, preventing the club from signing new players or making transfers until these dues are settled.

Regarding how to resolve the issue, Adham confirmed that Zamalek would pay the remaining amount to the player as soon as possible, before the upcoming registration period for the next season. Once these dues are cleared, the registration suspension will be lifted, allowing the club to sign new players, which is crucial for the team’s technical staff, who are seeking to strengthen Zamalek’s squad during the summer transfer window.

On the other hand, an insider within the club revealed that Zamalek is working on resolving this crisis as quickly as possible. The club is arranging the necessary procedures to settle the outstanding dues, which requires immediate intervention to resolve the crisis and ensure the team can participate in upcoming competitions.

The source also explained that the club cannot finalize any new deals or register any new players before settling these overdue dues, making this issue a top priority at the moment. Additionally, the source noted that the club is putting in significant efforts to avoid any other potential financial problems that may arise due to other financial obligations.

Despite this crisis, Zamalek’s administration continues to work toward resolving the issue so the team can register new signings. The club is also focused on reorganizing its financial and administrative situation to overcome this challenging period.