Egypt’s Iconic Goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary Hangs his Gloves at the Age of 47
Egypt’s legendary goalkeeper, Essam El Hadary announced his retirement from football in a television show on Thursday.
El-Hadary last played for Egyptian second division club, Nogoom, based in Giza.
El Hadary’s last club was Nogoom, an Egyptian second division club based in Giza. He said football was experiencing a lot of conflict of interest at the top level.
“Football is my second wife and I have divorced it. I am not returning to play football again, the entire system has errors and club heads attacking each other, and may God be in the help of the players,” El Hadary said.
Despite his surprise at the present circumstances surrounding the game, El Hadary was in no doubt of his status as the Egypt’s greatest goalkeeper.
“There is nothing to add to my footballing history. T...