Mohamed Awad and Saif Jaafar of Zamalek attended Cairo International Stadium to support their team in the summit match against Al Ahly, despite not being in the playing squad. The match is part of the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

Yannick Ferreira announced Zamalek's lineup for the Premier League summit against Al Ahly, with the return of Brazilian Juan Bezira and Moroccan Mahmoud Bentayeg after suspension.

Real Madrid lost their chance for a "Golden League" after defeat by Atletico, while Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten so far. Elche and Crystal Palace stand out with exceptional unbeaten runs in Spain and England respectively.

Emad El Nahhas announced Al Ahly's lineup for the ninth round match against Zamalek, featuring Sherif, Trezeguet, and Bencharki in attack. Al Ahly is eighth with 12 points, while Zamalek leads with 17 points.

Al Ahly's team bus arrived at Cairo International Stadium ahead of their match against Zamalek in the ninth week of the Premier League. The coaching staff and players checked the pitch before warming up, and acting coach Imad El Nahas held a briefing. Al Ahly won their previous match 3-2 against Haras El Hodood.

Max Eberl, Bayern Munich board member, stated that the club is seriously considering renewing Harry Kane's contract beyond 2027, highlighting Kane's youthful appearance and high quality. He also noted the complexity of renewal talks with Dayot Upamecano due to interest from major clubs.

The 131st Al Ahly vs Zamalek derby takes place at Cairo International Stadium, featuring a tactical clash between European coach Ferreira and local coach Al-Nahas in the ninth round of the 2025-2026 Egyptian Premier League.

Mostafa Shalaby scored his first goal for Al Ahly Bank in a match against Ismaily in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League after joining from Zamalek in the last summer transfer window.

Israel is close to receiving an exemption to participate in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite a potential UEFA ban. FIFA keeps the door open for Israel's participation amid political tensions and international pressures.

Morocco secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Spain in the opening round of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, with goals from Yasser Zabiri and Yassine Jassim in the second half.