Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi directed the country’s Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of late footballer, Ahmed Refaat, a presidential press release announced. The investigation aims to identify any potential misconduct related to Refaat’s travel arrangements and military service — an issue that Refaat cited as a cause for his mental and physical health struggles shortly before his death. The press release announced that the case will be scrutinized to ensure that all legal processes are followed and that any breaches of law are addressed. This initiative is intended to hold accountable anyone found responsible for violations in the handling of Refaat’s affairs. THE HISTORY LEADING UP TO REFAAT’S TRAGIC DEATH Days before his death, Refaat went on live television with football talk show host Ibrahim Fayek to discuss his ongoing recovery, having suffered from a cardiac arrest during a match in March 2024. While Refaat intended to update and assure fans of his recovery process, the interview also revealed signs of misconduct in the player’s affairs by authoritative figures — resulting in mental and physical stress. “What happened to me and what I had to go…
