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Imam Ashour shares anecdotes from World Cup participation in TV interview
July 14, 2026 at 07:54 PM
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Egyptian national team and Al Ahly player Imam Ashour discussed his family's reactions and his World Cup goals during an interview with Mona El-Shazly.
- Ashour said criticism before the World Cup did not affect the players but motivated them to continue in the tournament.
- Ashour stated he communicates with his family before and after every match, and his mother does not watch matches and gets worried easily.
- Ashour revealed his mother wanted to argue with teammate Zico after Zico pushed him during celebrations following his first World Cup goal.
- Ashour described his second goal, saying he headed the ball without seeing if it entered and then found it in the net.
