On Friday, Egyptian security authorities arrested former Zamalek and Egypt national team star Amr Zaki at Cairo International Airport as he was preparing to travel abroad. This action was taken based on final court rulings against him, which included a year-long prison sentence tied to a case of accidental injury that occurred in Alamein. Reports indicated that Zaki's name was on a travel ban list after security investigations revealed ongoing family-related legal issues against him.

The reports further indicated that Zaki has been held in custody while legal procedures are carried out, and he is set to be presented to the relevant prosecution to continue the investigations and begin the implementation of the court rulings against him. This incident highlights the stringent security measures in place at Cairo International Airport, aimed at ensuring that judicial orders are enforced, and preventing any fugitives, regardless of their fame, from leaving the country.

Amr Zaki, nicknamed "the bulldozer," is known as one of Egypt's most prominent strikers and a vital contributor to the national team's successes in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006 and 2008. His professional career includes a notable stint in Europe, further solidifying his reputation in the sport, making his arrest particularly significant and alarming for his fans and the football community.