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Trump’s presidency bolsters autocrats as Egypt designates soccer icon a terrorist
An Egyptian government decision to designate soccer icon Mohammed Aboutrika as a terrorist coupled with the recent arrest of more than 30 militant football fans puts to bed any hopes that general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi sees the game’s supporters as a way to reach out to his opponents. Al-Sisi’s intent to maintain his brutal crackdown …

Administrative Court lifts asset freeze on Abu TrikaÂ
Mohamed Abu Trika has been accused of belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood

Administrative Court suspends government freeze to Abu Trika’s assets
The verdict is “final” and “enforceable”, says Abu Trika’s lawyer

Committee rejects Abu Trika’s appeal over assets freeze
Abu Trika’s assets were frozen following the committee’s decision to confiscate properties belonging to a company the former footballer had shares in

More death sentences upheld in Egyptian courts
Defendant Anas Shahine accused of joining illegal group, financing its operations
Abu Trika files lawsuit against decision to confiscate his assets
Government committee responsible for confiscation of Muslim Brotherhood properties issued a decision to freeze the player’s bank account

Abu Trika: Bridging Egyptian polarisation or signalling a shift in attitudes?
By James M. Dorsey Few are able to bridge Egypt’s deeply polarising divide between supporters and opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood, following the 2013 military coup that toppled president Mohammed Morsi. Mohammed Abu Trika, Egypt’s most celebrated and storied football player, is proving to be either the exception that proves the rule or an indication …

Abu Trika’s appeal against freezing assets rejected
The governmental committee tasked to confiscate assets and properties of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood rejected the player’s appeal on the grounds that it is not based on correct evidence, state media reported.

Abu Trika’s bank account frozen for not paying taxes: Finance ministry official
Account freezing is “a normal step taken with anyone”, the official says

Abu Trika Africa’s best player for the fourth time
The retired “El Magico” competed with fellow Egyptian Ahmed Fathi and Nigerian Sunday Mba for the honourary prize; Al-Ahly chosen as best club

Al-Ahly battles C.F. Monterrey for Club World Cup fifth place
Bayern Munich through to the final, awaiting contender

Kung-Fu champ’s Rabaa sign raises questions over role of politics in sport
No clear law exists banning political gestures in most sports, with except of FIFA

Minister of Sports refers Rabaa sign Kung-Fu player to interrogation
Egyptian Federation of Kung-Fu is referred to interrogation as well

Egypt defeats Zimbabwe 4-2 in World Cup qualifiers
Salah’s hat-trick puts Egypt one step away from reaching the final round of World Cup qualifiers