<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Dr. Mimi Abdel Razek, former technical director of Al-Masry SC and head of the club's planning committee, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025, following a sudden heart attack. He was 65 years old.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:380/200;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/8686b842-92fa-4856-be51-2509b310d987.jpeg" alt="" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Who is he?.. Birth and early career</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Born on January 13, 1960, in Port Said, Abdel Razek began his career as a player at Al-Merreikh SC, before quickly moving into coaching, driven by his passion for knowledge.<br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A rich academic career</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Suez Canal University, followed by a PhD in the Philosophy of Sports Training, which enabled him to combine theory with practical experience on the field.<br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He started his career in the early 1990s in the youth sector of Al-Masry Club, leading Smouha back to the Premier League and saving Al-Masry from relegation at critical times. He took over the technical management of Al-Masry several times, most recently a few weeks ago, succeeding Anis Boujelbene, before finishing the season in the top four.<br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Al-Masry board of directors assigned him to lead the final planning committee, and he began forming the committee and drawing up its first steps, before Port Said was shocked by the news of his death.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He contributed to the development of a number of prominent talents, such as Karim and Mohamed Zekry, and Ashour El-Adham. He also gained prominence in the media as a technical analyst who provides thoughtful insights into Egyptian football.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Port Said's grief and official condolences</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Major General Moheb Habashi, Governor of Port Said, mourned him, describing him as "a sports icon and an example of loyalty and giving." Media personality Khaled El-Ghandour offered his condolences on Facebook, confirming that his death was the result of a sudden heart attack.<br></p>