Zamalek president Hussein Labib complaint against presenter Amir Hisham closed by Egypt’s media council

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation has closed a complaint submitted by Zamalek president Hussein Labib against television presenter Amir Hisham, who hosts the “Modern Sport” programme on the Modern MTI channel.

The decision was taken by the council, led by Khaled Abdel Aziz, following a recommendation from its Complaints Committee. The committee is chaired by media professional Essam El-Amir, who is also the council’s deputy.

The council said the decision followed a detailed review of the content referred to in the complaint, assessed against the media standards and codes issued by the regulatory body.

The complaint had been filed by Zamalek after the club objected to what it described as doubts being cast over the financial integrity and honesty of its board of directors. According to the club, such allegations represented a breach of the rules, standards and media codes established by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation.

The complaint was referred to the Complaints Committee, which examined its contents and considered the appropriate action under the regulations governing media work. That process has now concluded with the complaint being closed, following the committee’s recommendation.

In a statement explaining its position, the Supreme Council for Media Regulation reaffirmed its commitment to protecting freedom of opinion and expression, while stressing that such freedom must be exercised within a framework of responsibility and professionalism.

The council also said that media activity must remain subject to the controls and ethical principles governing the profession.

The case centres on comments and coverage broadcast by Amir Hisham on “Modern Sport”, although the article does not specify the individual statements or material that prompted Zamalek to submit its complaint. The council’s decision was based on its review of the content identified in the complaint and its assessment against the relevant standards and codes.

Hussein Labib is the chairman of Zamalek’s board, while Amir Hisham is the presenter of the programme at the centre of the dispute. The complaint was considered through the council’s established procedures before the final decision was issued.

The Supreme Council for Media Regulation’s ruling was announced on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, at 18:38. The report was written by FilGoal.

By closing the complaint, the council has ended the formal review requested by Zamalek. Its statement underlined the balance it seeks to maintain between safeguarding freedom of expression and ensuring that broadcasters respect professional standards, media regulations and the ethical codes issued by the council.