Mo Salah and other Egyptian football stars depicted in Coptic-style art sparks controversy
THE NATIONAL
By Rupert Hawksley
Knocked out at the group stage, having lost every game, Egypt did not have a World Cup to remember. Fans were doubtless hoping that, at this point in the competition, star player Mohamed Salah would be preparing for a crucial game; instead, he is on holiday in Beirut, a mere bystander as the tournament hurtles towards its climax. Despite this, however, the Egyptian football team is still making headlines. That’s because Ahmed El-Sabrouti, an Alexandria-based artist, recently released a series of eye-catching digital portraits of the players, as well as head coach Héctor Cúper, in a style that imitates the Fayum portraits of Egyptian mummies. [More]
By Rupert Hawksley
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| Mo Salah .. Mo Salah .. Mo Salah .. Running down the wingSALAAH .. La .. La .. La .. La .. La .. La .. The Egyptian King. |
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| The Historical and Legendary Goalkeeper , The 4 times winner of the African cup of Nations , The Oldest player Russia 2018 , with 45 Years ...The High Dam ... "Essam El Hadary" |
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| Modulation of the FIFA World Cup 2018's logo to the "ANKH" (Egyptian Key of life). Image courtesy of Behance |
