Egypt's Media Syndicate has issued several decisions following the controversy that took place during the “Malab El Bulldozer” program on Al Shams TV, after an on-air argument between former Al Ahly and Egypt star Rabie Yassin and former Zamalek player Osama Hassan.

The decisions came after the syndicate conducted investigations into the incident to determine what happened during the episode and the responsibility of those involved, especially after the discussion between the two guests turned into a heated dispute that ended with Yassin leaving the studio live on air.

Decisions after investigation

The Media Syndicate decided to suspend the program's director and editor-in-chief after finding that a technical mistake had been made while dealing with the situation.

According to the syndicate, the problem was related to the failure to give instructions at the right time to cut the audio from the live broadcast while the dispute was taking place.

The syndicate also issued a warning to the program's host, Magdy Abdel Ghani, as part of the decisions announced following the investigation.

At the same time, the syndicate said Abdel Ghani had tried to calm the situation in the studio. He asked the guests to remain calm and requested a commercial break in an attempt to stop the argument and control the situation.

The decisions also included banning Rabie Yassin and Osama Hassan from media appearances until the legal and professional reasons behind the ban are resolved.

The syndicate stressed the importance of respecting the responsibility that comes with appearing on live television, as well as respecting the public and following professional and social standards during televised discussions.

Argument ends with exit

The dispute started during a discussion about the race for the Egyptian Premier League title.

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Rabie Yassin spoke about Al Ahly's chances of winning the championship and said the club was among the strongest candidates for the title.

Osama Hassan disagreed with Yassin's view, and the discussion between the two former players quickly became more heated.

As the debate continued, both sides exchanged sharp comments while discussing Al Ahly's chances in the league.

Magdy Abdel Ghani intervened more than once in an attempt to calm both guests and bring the discussion back under control.

Despite those attempts, tension continued inside the studio before Rabie Yassin decided to leave the program during the live broadcast.

The incident sparked widespread discussion after details of the episode were circulated, prompting the Media Syndicate to investigate both the argument itself and the way the situation was handled from a technical and professional point of view.

Following the investigation, the syndicate issued decisions affecting several people connected to the program, including members of the production and editorial team, the host, and the two guests involved in the dispute.

The incident once again highlights the sensitive nature of live sports television discussions, especially when disagreements about football and club rivalries develop into personal disputes that become difficult to control during a live broadcast.

In its statement, the Media Syndicate stressed the need to respect people's privacy, public opinion, and the responsibility of live television, while maintaining professional standards, social values, and appropriate conduct during media appearances.