Ferreira vs Mido: Legal Blows Fly as Zamalek Saga Deepens
2 December 2025
Ferreira vs. Mido: a high-stakes clash off the pitch
Rising tensions have erupted between Portuguese coach Yanick Ferreira, the former head coach of Zamalek, and Ahmed Hossam Mido, the club’s former star and television host, after Ferreira announced plans to pursue legal action against Mido over remarks he made on his TV show.
Ferreira’s stint at Zamalek lasted a brief spell from July to November 2025, overseeing 13 matches and securing seven wins.
Mido’s allegations and Ferreira’s counterclaims
Mido, during his television program, claimed the main reason behind Ferreira’s statements was pressure on the club’s administration to obtain full dues; if the dues were settled, he suggested, Ferreira wouldn’t have spoken out.
He also criticized Ferreira’s career trajectory, arguing that the Zamalek stint was among his most notable moments, and he questioned why someone who earned only a modest salary would take the job. He asserted that the decision to sign with Zamalek was driven more by lack of other offers than by ambition.
In short, Mido argued that Ferreira’s remarks about a club of Zamalek’s stature underscored what he viewed as a fundamental misjudgment by the coach.
Ferreira responded with a concise statement on Instagram, indicating his intention to pursue legal action against Mido and labeling the accusations as defamatory and baseless.
He stated, “I have learned that Ahmed Hossam Mido has levelled defamatory claims with no basis in fact.” He added that, given ongoing legal steps, he would seek appropriate counsel before issuing further statements, and would pursue action against these false claims.
Fiery remarks followed, with Ferreira suggesting that he did not wield sole influence over most of the summer 2025 signings. He named one exception, a Brazilian player, and noted that some Zamalek players were affected by difficult circumstances, including concerns about respect within the club.
He disclosed that he had warned management about trimming the squad to a manageable number—31 players—citing that a larger group hindered potential success. He hinted that the club’s challenging conditions were among the worst in its history.
Regarding his departure, Ferreira said his exit was not handled well and that he had learned of his removal through journalists, underscoring a less-than-ideal exit process.
Ferreira added a surprising note about an analysis clash before a key match against a major rival, claiming they could not display any video analysis due to unpaid subscriptions for the analysis platform.
As the dust settles, the Zamalek saga leaves fans and pundits pondering the intersection of football governance, media, and legal consequences—while the court, it seems, is a form of the newest training ground for drama.
Punchline time, sniper-style: If this lawsuit were a match, the whistle would be in the courtroom and the referee in a gavel-wielding stance. Case files, not corner flags, would fill the briefcases.
Punchline time, sniper-style: They say football is a game of inches; this feud is a marathon of inches—mostly inches of ink in the court documents.
