Amr Zaki won’t move to Portsmouth this winter. The Zamalek striker, who played for Wigan Athletic on loan base last season, has refused an offer from the South English club. Not for sportive reasons, but because he is unwilling to link up with Israeli duo Avram Grant and Tal Ben Haim as well as Algerian Nadir Belhadj.
Speaking on his personal website, Zaki claims a switch from Zamalek to Portsmouth is no longer an option because of the fact Grant, Ben Haim and Belhadj are all at the club... Read Full Story
In an age where footballers are routinely condemned for being solely motivated by money, perhaps we should be glad that Amr Zaki puts principles first. If only his principles weren't so odious, that is. Zaki is the Egyptian striker who wowed English crowds with his penchant for finding the net early last season. While on loan at Wigan, he led the Premier League in scoring for the first couple of months before tailing off in form. But there were signs that Zaki might have been a bit of a c**k... Read Full Story
LONDON (AFP) - Egyptian striker Amr Zaki is set to leave Wigan after manager Steve Bruce announced that he would not take up the option of making his loan deal permanent.
The 26-year-old had a tremendous start to the season after joining from El Zamalek, with eight goals in his first 10 matches, but he has not scored from open play since mid-October and his last goal came on December 28.
Zaki has been badly hit by injuries and his relationship with Bruce has turned sour.
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Amr Zaki 's stint at English side Wigan looks to be over. Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed he will not be signing the Egyptian striker on a permanent basis. Zaki joined Wigan in July 2008 on a year-long loan deal from home-country club Zamalek and was an instant hit, with eight goals in his first 10 games. But the goals dried up. Zaki's been hit by injuries and the 26-year-old angered Bruce after returning late from international duty on four separate occasions. "We will not be taking... Read Full Story
Egyptian striker Amr Zaki was the revelation of the English Premier League a few months ago. With 10 goals through October for club team Wigan Athletic , Zaki was the leading scorer in England and being hotly pursued by clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United . Now? He's in the dog house. And not likely to get out any time soon. Wigan manager Steve Bruce is set to hold talks with Zaki about his future on Friday. The on-loan striker, who flew back to England on Thursday, had been expected... Read Full Story
Egyptian striker Amr Zaki is set to leave Wigan after manager Steve Bruce announced that he would not take up the option of making his loan deal permanent. The 26-year-old had a tremendous start to the season after joining from El Zamalek, with eight goals in his first 10 matches, but he has not scored from open play since mid-October and his last goal came on December 28. Zaki has been badly hit by injuries and his relationship with Bruce has turned sour. In early April he was fined for the... Read Full Story
Amr Zaki could yet be offered a permanent deal at Wigan despite being branded "the most unprofessional player I've ever worked with" by manager Steve Bruce. Zaki, currently on loan from Zamalek, had still not appeared back at Wigan on Friday, three days after he had been due back after playing for Egypt against Zambia on Sunday. Wigan claim it is the fourth time this season that the striker has been late back from international duty and Bruce vented his frustration in a lengthy statement on... Read Full Story
The Pharaohs have released a new Egypt World Cup home jersey (Zaki 14) for the 2010 World Cup and the shirt will be a massive seller with fans, hoping to sell more than the previous Egypt World Cup home shirt (Zaki 14).
Egypt have not yet qualified for the tournament in South Africa and will now be focusing on their playoff match with Algeria. Manufactured by Puma, Hassan Shehata’s side will be wearing the Egypt World Cup home kit (Zaki 14) in the playoff .
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Egypt striker Amr Zaki is set for showdown talks with Wigan manager Steve Bruce after returning late from international duty for the fifth time this season. Bruce is furious that Zaki, currently on loan at the Premier League club from El Zamalek, once again opted not to fly back to England in time for training after playing for his country last week. The Latics boss is set to meet the player and his advisors on Friday and is sure to pull no punches after accusing the forward of... Read Full Story
MANCHESTER, England, (AFP) - Manchester City supporters may be eagerly anticipating the arrival of Kaka but Pablo Zabaleta has offered a reminder of the Latin American quality already on the books at Eastlands.
The Argentina fullback claimed his first goal since signing from Espanyol at the start of the season with a superb 25-yard strike to earn City a much-needed 1-0 win over Wigan on Saturday.
It was only City’s second win in 10 league and cup outings and it was achieved the hard... Read Full Story
