{"id":63860,"date":"2025-01-20T17:53:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/cairo\/en\/?p=63860"},"modified":"2025-01-20T17:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:53:22","slug":"egyptians-are-mourning-the-loss-of-the-sports-legend-mimi-el-sherbini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/cairo\/en\/latest\/egyptians-are-mourning-the-loss-of-the-sports-legend-mimi-el-sherbini\/","title":{"rendered":"Egyptians Are Mourning The Loss Of The Sports Legend Mimi El-Sherbini"},"content":{"rendered":"

Egyptians Mourn the Loss of Sports Legend Mimi El-Sherbini<\/strong><\/p>\n

Egyptians are grieving the loss of Mimi El-Sherbini, the iconic footballer-turned-commentator, who passed away at the age of 87 after a battle with illness. His death marks the end of an era for Egyptian football and sports broadcasting, leaving behind a legacy cherished by generations.<\/p>\n

El-Sherbini\u2019s football journey began with the Egyptian National Club in Cairo, where his exceptional talent quickly garnered attention. Despite interest from major clubs like Zamalek, his unwavering love for Al Ahly led him to join the team with the help of legendary scout Abdo El-Bakkal. Nicknamed \u201cAlfa\u201d (Leader) by renowned journalist Naguib El-Mestkawi, he left an enduring impact on the game.<\/p>\n

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