Egypt football riots: Fifa president Sepp Blatter left saddened by ‘black day for football’

Feb. 3 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota The Egyptian Football Federation have announced an indefinite suspension of all leagues in the country following the trouble in Port Said, when rival fans invaded the pitch and fought after Al Masry recorded...

Egypt football riots: three Egypt internationals retire after mass deaths in stadium riot

Feb. 3 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota Mohamed Aboutrika and Mohamed Barakat, who both have at least 70 caps for Egypt, told Al-Ahly TV that they would quit immediately after the mass violence that left at least 74 people dead at a stadium in...

Should John Terry step down as England captain?

Feb. 3 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota England coach Fabio Capello has previously stated his intention to continue selecting his captain, insisting Terry is innocent until proven guilty. Confirmation that Terry’s five-day hearing will...

Egypt football riot: Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose says he saw fans dying

Feb. 3 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota More than 70 people were killed and hundreds were injured as Al Masry fans invaded the pitch after a surprise 3-1 win over the Cairo club in Port Said last night. There is anger among some who feel the...

Egypt football stadium riot: over 70 dead and hundreds injured as fans clash

Feb. 3 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured when rival fans clashed after a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, in what FIFA called a “black day for football.” In one of...

Egypt Football riots: Egyptian Football Federation suspends leagues after fan deaths in Port Said

Feb. 3 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota Reports say at least 70 people have died in the unrest while up to a thousand others are injured after the violence quickly spread. The Egyptian federation issued two statements tonight, announcing a period...

Egypt football stadium riot: over 70 dead and hundreds injured as fans clash

Feb. 2 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured when rival fans clashed after a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, in what FIFA called a “black day for football.” In one of...

Egypt football riots: prime minister sacks Egypt FA board as Fifa demand investigation into tragedy

Feb. 2 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri announced the decision during Thursday’s emergency parliamentary session, a day after a match between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry soccer teams in the Mediterranean city of...

Egypt football riots: prime minister sacks Egypt Football Association’s board as Fifa demand investigation into tragedy

Feb. 2 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri announced the decision during Thursday’s emergency parliamentary session, a day after a match between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry soccer teams in the Mediterranean city of...

Egypt football riot: Rivalry between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry is typical of the intense state of football in Egypt

Feb. 2 | AppId is over the quota AppId is over the quota The most notorious in Egyptian football is the Cairo derby, between Al-Ahly and Zamalek. That match is so volatile and led to so many incidents of violence that is now always held at a neutral venue, and...