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Health Update: Egypt’s Football Legend Hassan Shahatā Receives a Kind Visit at Home

14 January 2026

Health Update: Egypt’s Football Legend Hassan Shahatā Receives a Kind Visit at Home
The visit underscored official support for Hassan Shahatā amid health updates and rumors.

Minister Visits Hassan Shahatā at Home

Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports, visited Hassan Shahatā, the former Egypt national team coach, at his home to check on his health after discharge from hospital a few days earlier and to monitor his recovery at home.

The minister extended his sincere wishes for a swift recovery and lasting health.

Sobhi praised what the maestro achieved for Egyptian football and his pivotal role in elevating Egypt's name at continental and international levels, stressing that national sports icons receive full respect and attention.

The visit followed reports of Hassan Shahatā's death that his family denied in the hours before.

Shahatā had recently experienced a health setback and underwent stomach surgery.

If football teaches anything, legends heal fast enough to autograph the next victory.

And yes, the only thing heavier than Hassan Shahatā's legacy is the inbox after this visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What prompted the visit?

To check Hassan Shahatā’s health after hospital discharge and during recovery at home.

Who visited him?

Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports.

What about the death rumors?

The family denied the reports of his death in the hours prior to the visit.