Clattenburg flees Egypt after abuse as membership boss claims ref in homosexual relationship
FORMER Premier League ref Mark Clattenburg has been compelled to flee Egypt the place he was in control of the nation’s whistlers.
The Englishman has suffered harsh criticism and private assaults from Mortada Mansour, the president of Zamalek Sporting Membership.
Mansour has been important of Clattenburg’s function in Egyptian soccer and has incorrectly claimed that the ex-ref has left his spouse to start out a homosexual relationship.
Clattenburg, 47, has determined to depart Egypt as he feared for his security following threats from the supporters of Zamalek.
As soon as thought-about one in all Europe’s prime officers, Clattenburg was additionally having his referee appointments modified by the League.
It is usually understood Clattenburg felt he was being misled, whereas he was involved by the variety of dodgy choices made by some officers.
For large video games in Egypt, abroad referees are flown in however Clattenburg was having issues in persuading prime officers to go to the nation.
Additionally, Clattenburg, who arrived in August, had not been paid for 2 months.
He has been on about £32,000 a month.
Clattenburg left the English prime flight in February 2017 to take over because the head of refereeing in Saudi Arabia and he additionally had stints working in China and Greece.
LEVY LEGACY
TOTTENHAM followers might need the hump with Daniel Levy however the membership chairman nonetheless has large plans for the world across the stadium.
So Spurs supporters can overlook any hopes they’ve of Levy and proprietor Joe Lewis promoting up.
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Levy is pushing forward with the entire regeneration of the membership’s area.
It began with the stadium, together with housing, a sixth-form academy, sports activities campus and a common improve of surrounding areas.
Only a few weeks in the past, Spurs had their plans accredited by the native council for his or her Items Yard, The Depot and Printworks initiatives.
They’ll present 646 new properties, inexperienced areas, retailers and workspaces on websites in north Tottenham.
Work has already began on a 180-room lodge whereas there are additionally plans for 579 flats on the southern finish of the stadium.
So should you assume the world round White Hart Lane has improved, will probably be much more completely different in a number of years — and Levy deserves credit score for that.
LIONS ON TOUR
ENGLAND followers proceed to again the nationwide soccer group.
The Euro 2024 qualifier in opposition to Ukraine at Wembley on March 26 is predicted to promote out quickly.
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Followers are additionally speeding to affix the England Supporters Journey Membership, which is able to give them the perfect probability of getting tickets for the Euro finals in Germany if the Three Lions, as anticipated, qualify.
The journey membership had greater than 21,000 members forward of the World Cup in Qatar however much more followers are set to affix for the subsequent 18 months.
Tickets are but to go on sale for the qualifier in opposition to Italy in Naples on March 23.
There are anticipated to be a number of safety points for away followers.