The Smashi Sports Show : The Montero Miracle, Porto’s Egyptian Target, and the World Cup Wildcard

5 min · 15. apr. 2026

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In this episode of The Smashi Sports Show, we break down the incredible turnaround at UAE's Al Ittifaq under Paolo Montero and Mario Balotelli. We also look at the rising European interest in Zamalek’s defensive star Hossam Abdelmaguid, and explore the high-stakes drama surrounding FIFA’s contingency plan to potentially replace Iran with Italy for the 2026 World Cup.

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The Smashi Sports Show : The Montero Miracle, Porto’s Egyptian Target, and the World Cup Wildcard

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