Mido suspended by Egypt for six months

Tottenham striker Mido will miss Friday’s African Nations Cup final against Ivory Coast after being expelled from the national squad following a row with coach Hassan Shehata.

The 22-year-old has been suspended from international duty for six months after exchanging angry words on the touchline with Shehata having been substituted during the 2-1 semi-final victory over Senegal last night.

Mido, who is on loan at White Hart Lane from Roma, had to be dragged away by coaching staff but Shehata’s decision proved correct as the Spurs striker’s replacement Amr Zaki scored the winner.