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Egyptian Football returns to stadium next month
Fans were not allowed to attend matches for years
Cassation Court upholds final death sentences in Port Said stadium massacre case
The court approved the death sentences of 10 defendants
Al-Ahly handball fans to hear verdict on 15 November
Young Ultras Ahlawy members face charges of using violence as lawyer discredits investigations
Three Ultras White Knights members acquitted from bullying charges
Prosecution referred to Ultras White Knights as ‘outlawed’ group.
27 Al-Zamalek FC fans detained after Sundowns game ruckus
The club supporters are accused of disorderly conduct, after throwing water bottles at police officers securing the game
Al-Sisi’s fans—being loud is not necessarily being right
Being loud does not mean being right, but since Egyptians value loudness over logic, millions of citizens are trapped into believing that their arguments are correct—simply because their voices are loud. Many of the ruling regime’s supporters live under this unfortunate delusion; they compete with their peers by loudly regurgitating the regime’s false arguments. Endlessly …
Court acquits 5 defendants in ‘Port Said massacre’ trial
Over 70 young football fans were killed in clashes back in 2012
2 UWK trials postponed to September
Trials of football fans have been delayed to allow for further witness testimony
8 arrested in aftermath of Al-Ahly vs Al-Zamalek match
Fans attempted assault on Al-Zamalek club headquarters, says state media
Israeli football violence moves racism up the government’s agenda
By James M. Dorsey A violent display of racism by extreme nationalist supporters of storied Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem coupled with recent Ethiopian Israeli protests against discrimination and the government’s handling of the capture of two Israelis by Hamas has moved racist attitudes towards dark-skinned Jews and Israeli Palestinians up the government’s agenda. Driving …
Al-Ahly forces venue change for title-deciding match
Cairo giant will host arch-rival Al-Zamalek in Alexandria’s Borg Al-Arab
Fan opposition to Qatar goes viral
By James M. Dorsey World Cup host Qatar is discovering the reputational risk involved in hosting high-profile mega sporting events. Qatar Airways’ sponsorship of FC Barcelona is producing exactly the kind of publicity that is a corporate sponsor’s worst nightmare, while a Swiss investigation of the Qatari World Cup bid threatens to expose questionable financial …
10 minors acquitted over violence, unlicenced protest
The minors, all Zamalek fans, were initially sentenced to two years in prison
Court adjourns Air Defence Stadium trial to 13 June
The session witnessed delay, relatives were prevented from entering
Ultras groups banned by court order
“They will not have a voice in the face of the regime,” says anti-Ultras lawyer
Court postpones ultras groups’ ban verdict to 16 May
Lawsuit filed by Zamalek SC president calls for enlisting groups as “terrorist”
11 sentenced to death in Port Said Massacre trial
Court refers sentences for Grand Mufti’s ratification, final verdict 30 May
Court adjourns Air Defence Stadium trial to 18 May
16 fans and ‘Muslim Brotherhood members’ accused of rioting leading to deaths of 22 fans
Zamalek fans referred to state security prosecution over ‘joining terrorist entity’
Five Zamalek SC supporters to stand before prosecution on 24 April
Prosecution releases 18 Zamalek fans, detains 3
Club and football association presidents will be summoned to investigations, says lawyer
Political parties blame Muslim Brotherhood, security forces for fans killings
Security forces excessive use of power, political parties and groups claim
Prosecution detains 18 Zamalek fans, orders ultras leaders arrest
Forensic medicine authority announce 19 killed in match violence
Bereaved families, supporters blame security forces and club president for deaths
Authorities fail to hold security forces accountable, say families
Air Defence Stadium ‘massacre’ sparks powerful reactions
Reactions focus on mourning, condemning excessive force by security
Narratives of the Air Defence tragedy
Ultras group accuse security forces and club president, state orders fan arrest
28 football fans killed in ‘deliberate massacre’: Ultras
State TV announced 22 were found dead following security dispersal
Mido’s off the pitch
30 year old footballer announces his retirement
Families of Port Said martyrs receive compensation
Ministry of Youth issues EGP 100,000 per family
Port Said verdict echoes across nation
21 people were handed the death sentence; the verdict leaves Ultras Ahlawy and Ultras Green Eagles displeased
Ultras plan marches ahead of Port Said trial verdict
Almost a year after clashes that left over 70 football fans dead, Ultras plan marches to converge on Tahrir Square