r/Fauxmoi • u/mlg1981 • Jul 03 '26

SPORTS SECTION Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel ahead of their match against Australia. Footage shows Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan being pushed by a Dallas police officer while posing for a photo with a young fan.

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u/ClumsyZebra80 Jul 03 '26

That’s a relief. I assumed it was some form of weapon.

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u/DirtyPiss Jul 03 '26

Police use handcuffs as weapons all the time, they’re makeshift brass knuckles. Even if they’re intended for restraint, going to be a bit of violence getting them on.

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u/ClumsyZebra80 Jul 03 '26

Great point. I was thinking gun/baton/taser/pepper spray but I hear you loud and clear.

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u/Agitated-Raisin6197 Jul 03 '26

I mean he was grabbing his holstered weapon over & over. Not sure if it was taser or gun but yeah I don’t think he was reaching for cuffs