Mohamed Latif

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Mohamed Latif (born 23 October 1909, date of death unknown) was an Egyptian professional footballer who played for the clubs Al-Zamalek of Egypt and Rangers F.C. of Scotland,[1] as well as for the Egyptian national team.

Latif helped the Egyptian national team qualify for the 1934 World Cup, scoring three goals against Palestine during the qualification rounds.[2] He also played at the finals tournament in Egypt's only match, against Hungary.

After the World Cup, Latif was brought to Glasgow by Egypt's national coach, the Scotsman James McRea.[3] He played his only Scottish League match against Hibs in the 1935-36 season.[4]

In 1936, he was part of the Egyptian team that played in the Olympic tournament in Berlin.

He then worked as Zamalek Coach and in the 1950's until his death in the 1990's he became the best Football commentator in the Arab world

[edit] Sources

  1. ^ Dr.Tarek Said's Homepage - Egyptian Soccer History
  2. ^ WORLD CUP 1934 - QUALIFYING
  3. ^ Zinda 31 August 2004
  4. ^ Scottishleague.Net Sfaqs

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