⚽ Shobeir Explains Mahmoud Ashour’s Departure
Ahmed Shobeir has revealed details about Mahmoud Ashour’s decision to leave his position on the Egyptian Football Association’s Referees Committee.
According to Shobeir, the decision was not related to a dispute within the committee but was instead connected to Ashour’s move into television refereeing analysis.
Shobeir said that he had contacted several parties to understand the circumstances surrounding the decision, adding that Ashour had not been particularly enthusiastic about remaining a member of the Referees Committee from the beginning.
🔥 Ashour Joins On Sport’s Refereeing Analysts
Shobeir explained that Mahmoud Ashour has joined the refereeing analysis team at On Sport, describing his presence there as a valuable addition because of the experience he gained during his refereeing career.
Ashour’s decision to move into television analysis, however, created a conflict with his continued role inside the Egyptian Football Association under the federation’s regulations.
As a result, Ashour informed Essam Abdel Fattah of his decision not to continue as a member of the Referees Committee while taking up his new media role.
📢 Federation Regulations Determine Ashour’s Position
Shobeir explained that Egyptian Football Association regulations prohibit combining media work with holding certain positions within the federation.
That regulation ultimately influenced Ashour’s decision to leave the committee after accepting his role as a refereeing analyst at On Sport.
The decision therefore represents a change in Ashour’s professional role rather than simply a departure from the committee.
Shobeir also emphasized the importance of maintaining stability within the refereeing structure and avoiding a series of departures that could affect the committee’s work.
🏆 Shobeir Warns Against More Referees Committee Departures
Ahmed Shobeir expressed concern that Mahmoud Ashour’s departure could potentially be followed by additional changes within the Referees Committee.
While emphasizing that Ashour had a specific reason for leaving, namely his move into television analysis, Shobeir stressed the importance of maintaining the committee’s unity and stability.
He said: “I’m just worried that the Referees Committee could start falling apart. Ashour left for a specific reason because he is going to work in analysis.”
The comments come as the refereeing committee continues to play a central role in Egyptian football competitions, making stability and coordination important factors for its work during the coming period.
⭐ Call for Stability and Containing the Situation
Shobeir concluded by calling for the situation to be contained and for the departure of Mahmoud Ashour to remain an individual case rather than the beginning of further changes within the committee.
He stressed that the next phase requires greater unity inside the Referees Committee so that it can continue its work and pursue better results.
Shobeir ended his comments with a call to settle the situation and focus on future success.
The coming period will reveal whether Mahmoud Ashour’s departure remains an isolated decision or whether additional changes will take place within the committee’s structure.
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