Egyptian actress looking to tie down a Bundesliga star

Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan split from his long-term partner Stina just four weeks ago, but has bounced back in spectacular style. The 27-year-old hitman is now engaged to May Ezz Eldin, one of Egypt’s most in-demand actresses. She is the star of Shikamara, and plenty of other films you will have never heard of. 

Steve Bruce’s best friend perfects his mid-air faceplant technique

With the FA Cup Final and the conclusion of several European major leagues happening over the weekend, somehow the tantalising friendly clash between the giants of Oman and the titans of Egypt escaped our attention. Thankfully, our boys at 101GG were paying attention to the Middle Eastern action, which Egypt won thanks to a Mohamed Aboutrika effort.

The highlight of the match happened during the subsequent goal celebration - Amr ‘The most unprofessional man Steve Bruce has ever worked with’ Zaki was keen to congratulate his teammate, but inadvertently enjoyed some face time with substitute Ahmed Eid Abdel Malek.

The result? A loss of blood and dignity, and six stitches in his face.

Reds gaffer brings on the droll

For years, Alex Ferguson has moved hell and high water to make sure his players don’t get sent out around the globe for menial friendlies. Kettleheaded Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, however, has chosen an alternative route for expressing his dismay at meaningless games. That’s right, Rafa done got his sarcasm on:

“I am really, really happy that Mascherano must go to Egypt to play a friendly. Things like that you just cannot understand. There is nothing you can do. The rules are the rules and the players must go.”

Javier Mascherano is being sent off to Egypt just four days before the Pool face Everton, and Rafa will undoubtedly want a full strength

The best sports on’t telebox this weekend

As first and second favourites Ghana and the Ivory Coast to dropped out of the Africa Cup of Nations yesterday, my wallet became lighter and a certain member of Cameroon’s medical staff lost a little bit of dignity. It’s up to Egypt to clean up on Sunday - get the best betting odds on the match right here.

FRIDAY

Bundesliga
Eintracht Frankfurt/ Arminia Bielefeld (Setanta Sports 1, 7.30pm)

Cricket - First One Day International
New Zealand/ England (Sky Sports 2, 12.30pm)

SATURDAY

Premier League
Aston Villa/ Newcastle Utd (Sky Sports 1, 12.30pm)

Scottish Premier League
Dundee Utd/ Hibernian (Setanta Sports 1, 12.30pm)

The best sports on the telebox tonight

The bookies fancy the hosts and the favourites to meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final this Sunday, but the former must defeat a strong Cameroon team, while the latter must overcome current holders Egypt. Read our betting previews of Ghana/ Cameroon and Ivory Coast/ Egypt, then head to the oddschicken to have a punt.

Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana/ Cameroon (British Eurosport, BBC Interactive, 5pm)
Ivory Coast/ Egypt (British Eurosport, BBC3, 8pm)

The best sports programming on the telebox tonight

Fancy watching some of the Premier League’s brightest stars light up half empty stadiums on pitches that look like an unkempt back garden in August? Well, look no further than today’s