Ahmed Younis, the former Zamalek star and Egypt national team player, emphasized that football has become an industry, and it’s now commonplace to hold the Egypt Cup final in Riyadh. He pointed out that everyone is seeking to gain the largest financial benefits from such a match.
In statements made on the “Box to Box” program, Younis stated, “The rise in ticket prices is normal for a big match like Al Ahly and Zamalek in the Egypt Cup final.
This is present worldwide, as seen in matches like Liverpool’s, where ticket prices reached up to £4,000 behind Jurgen Klopp. Football has become an industry, and everyone is now held accountable for profits and losses.”
He added, “Football has become an industry, and losses and gains are calculated. Officials of clubs are replaced in the event of any financial losses. Egypt is capable of a strong comeback because it is full of administrative cadres.
The organization of the cup final by Saudi Arabia deserves praise, and we must pay attention to the commodity of football, especially since we have the two largest clubs in the Middle East and Africa, Al Ahly and Zamalek.
Presenting this encounter in a dignified and different manner contributes to the success of the match.”
“We aspire to change for the better in the upcoming period. We are pleased with the atmosphere in Saudi Arabia, given the great interest in this match.
We hope to have more investment ideas, and we must not forget the need for Egyptian football to develop coaches and players,” continued the former Zamalek star.
“Our flaw lies in some of the administrators. Al Ahly and Zamalek are like ‘gold’ in football.
There will be significant financial returns from this match, including television broadcasting and advertising. That’s why they have increased the financial rewards for the winner of the title,” he concluded.
