🤝 A Humanitarian Visit: Mahmoud El-Khatib Visits Hassan Shehata in Hospital
Egyptian sports presenter Karim Hassan Shehata, son of legendary former Egypt national team coach Hassan Shehata, revealed details of a recent hospital visit made by Mahmoud El-Khatib, president of Al Ahly SC, to check on his ailing father.
Shehata is currently hospitalized due to a health issue that will require surgery in the coming days.

❤️ A Friendly Call Before the Visit
Karim explained that while his father was in the hospital, he expressed a strong desire to personally congratulate Mahmoud El-Khatib on his recent victory in Al Ahly’s club elections — despite his own health concerns.

📞 Karim recounted:

"My father told me, word for word: Call Captain Mahmoud, I want to congratulate him myself."

He added:

"When I called Captain El-Khatib and told him about my father's wish, he warmly replied: He was just on my mind... I wanted to speak with him too."
The two legends then spoke over the phone in a heartfelt exchange full of mutual respect.

💐 A Gesture of Kindness and a One-Hour Visit
As a thoughtful gesture, El-Khatib sent a large bouquet of flowers to Hassan Shehata the same day, and followed it up with a personal visit to the hospital the next morning.
👥 The visit lasted over an hour, during which the two icons enjoyed a sincere and friendly conversation. Their longstanding relationship, which began when they were teammates on the field, has endured throughout their leadership roles in Egyptian football.

🌟 Beyond Rivalry: A Message of Respect
El-Khatib’s visit to Hassan Shehata is a reminder that genuine relationships in sport go beyond club colors and competitive rivalries.
It reflected the values of loyalty, brotherhood, and mutual respect that continue to unite the great figures of Egyptian football — both past and present.