The Egyptian authorities have seized assets of former national football
star Mohamed Aboutrika, amid The authorities said a court was expected to decide on the issue soon.
A defiant Mr Aboutrika said he would stay in Egypt to work for prosperity.
Mr Aboutrika publicly endorsed the successful 2012 presidential bid by Mohamed Morsi, a Brotherhood member. Mr Morsi was ousted by the army in 2013.
An ensuing crackdown on Mr Morsi, Egypt's first freely-elected leader, and Brotherhood members has left hundreds of people dead and thousands in jail. 'Egyptians split'
The Egyptian authorities said they had seized Mr Aboutrika's assets - including his shares - in a number of companies.
In response, the 36-year-old former midfielder tweeted: "Confiscate the money or confiscate the money's owner, I will not leave the country, and I will continue to work for its prosperity."
allegations that he helped fund banned Islamist movement the Muslim Brotherhood.
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