PORT SAID: Hossam Hassan said he quit as Masri manager because of what he described as the unfair treatment from referees and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA).
Referees don t like me and my team suffers because of that, Hassan told Nile Sport.
It seems that referees intend to be provocative just to drive me mad during games.
Hassan, Egypt s most capped player and seen as the greatest striker in the history of the six-time African champions, has been hit by fines and bans since taking over as Masri coach last season.
A troublemaker during his prime as a player, Hassan failed to lose this image even after starting his coaching career.
He started the new season on the sidelines, serving a three-match ban imposed after last season s finale.
TV cameras spotted him trying to break into the field and assault the referee of his side s game against Telecom Egypt on Friday.
He is likely to be hit with a lengthy ban and a huge fine.
I don t want to cause any damage to Masri s campaign. I will submit my resignation officially to the board of directors in the upcoming days.
