Hossam Hassan, the head coach of Egypt’s national football team, briefly lost consciousness during an altercation between his two wives and was taken to hospital for observation. He has since been discharged in good health, but the incident has prompted him to end his marriage to his first wife.
What happened to Hossam Hassan?
According to reports circulating in Egyptian and French media, Hassan fainted amid a heated dispute involving both of his wives. Emergency responders transferred him to a hospital as a precaution, where doctors assessed his condition. Medical staff confirmed there was no serious underlying issue, and he was released shortly after being monitored.
He is doing well and has left the hospital, sources close to the family said.
Why did he decide to divorce his first wife?
In the aftermath of the incident, Hassan reportedly chose to formally separate from his first wife, ending that marriage. While details of the domestic dispute that triggered his collapse remain limited, the fallout from the confrontation appears to have been significant enough to push the veteran coach toward this decision. Egyptian football figures often draw intense public attention to their private lives, and this episode has quickly become a talking point among fans and local media.
What does this mean for Egypt’s national team?
Despite the personal turmoil, there is no indication so far that the episode will affect Hassan’s coaching duties with the Egyptian national side. He remains in charge of the team, and no interruption to his professional schedule has been reported. Egyptian football authorities have not issued any statement regarding his health or his position following the incident.
