Egypt goalkeeper El-Shenawy gets four-match ban after referee clash

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has received a four-match ban and a fine of 50,000 Egyptian pounds following an incident after Al-Ahly’s 1–1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra in the Egyptian Pro League. The disciplinary action was taken after El-Shenawy, who was on the bench, reacted angrily to a late decision where Al-Ahly was not awarded a penalty. The situation escalated after the final whistle, leading to an altercation with a match official. The Egyptian Pro league confirmed the punishment, citing "assaulting the referee by pushing or pulling without violence." This suspension rules El-Shenawy out of four league matches, sidelining him until the final stage of the season’s Championship round. El-Shenawy was Egypt’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and is expected to be in the national squad for the upcoming World Cup. His club, Al Ahly SC, is currently third in the play-off standings with 41 points, five points behind leaders Zamalek SC, as they push to defend their league title.