Hossam Hassan
Definition
A prominent Egyptian football manager and former striker, widely regarded as one of Africa's greatest players and the all-time top scorer for the Egypt national team.
A symbol of intensity and volatile passion in Egyptian football, often characterized by his animated touchline behavior and legendary 'never-say-die' attitude.
Examples
حسام حسن لا يحتاج إلى ساعة ليخبره بالوقت، فهو يقرر متى تبدأ المباراة ومتى تنتهي بصرخة واحدة فقط.
Hossam Hassan does not need a watch to tell him the time; he decides when the match starts and ends with just a single shout.
يتحرك حسام حسن على خط التماس بطاقة تجعل لاعبي الفريق الخصم يتساءلون عما إذا كان سيقتحم الملعب ليحرز هدفاً بنفسه.
Hossam Hassan moves along the touchline with such energy that the opposing players wonder if he is going to storm the pitch to score a goal himself.
منذ أن تولى حسام حسن القيادة، أصبح المنتخب المصري يلعب بقلوب جماهيره العصبية بدلاً من أقدام لاعبيه.
Since Hossam Hassan took the lead, the Egyptian national team has been playing with the nervous hearts of its fans rather than the feet of its players.