Latest in Tag: Football Highlight
Latest in Tag: Football
Pharaohs move up in FIFA world ranking
Egyptâs victory over Zimbabwe sees the Pharaohs move seven places in FIFA world rankings
Barcelona, majestic Bayern into last four
Barcelona and Bayern Munich both progress to Champions League semi-finals
In Pictures: Hundreds of Egypt football fans protest detentions
The Ultras closed off the area outside the prosecutor’s office in central Cairo to demand the release of 38 members arrested in the Nile Delta province of Menufia for “belonging to an illegal group.”
Egyptian police strike as football verdict sparks riots
Army urged to topple Morsi regime
Amnesty International condemns Port Said death sentences
Amnesty: âThe trials seem to be more about scapegoating a few than providing answers about what happenedâ
Rioting ultras and striking police officers may ease security reform
By James M. Dorsey The fallout of last yearâs death of more than 70 football fans in a politically-loaded stadium riot has brought the need for reform of Egyptâs Mubarak-era law enforcement and judiciary to a head with football supporters in Egyptian cities protesting the verdicts of those accused of inciting the incident, and security …
EFA resumes football league
Football Association reverses earlier decision to suspend league following the torching of its headquarters
Port Said verdict echoes across nation
21 people were handed the death sentence; the verdict leaves Ultras Ahlawy and Ultras Green Eagles displeased
Update: Flames after verdict
Ultras gathered at Al-Ahly Club following the Port Said case’s verdict, with some setting fire to the Police Club and football association buildings
Flames after verdict
Ultras assembled at Al-Ahly Club following the Port Said case’s verdict, with some setting flame to the Police Club and football association buildings
In Pictures: Flames after verdict
Ultras assembled at Al-Ahly Club following the Port Said case’s verdict, with some setting flame to the Police Club and football association buildings
In Pictures: 21 death sentences ruled in football massacre
Former Port Said security director sentenced to 15 years in prison, 28 defendants acquitted
21 death sentences ruled in football massacre
Former Port Said security director sentenced to 15 years in prison, 28 defendants acquitted
Under pressure
Working at a newspaper is tough stuff. Iâve likened it somewhat to the songs on Nirvanaâs Nevermind album. The day starts off quietly and melodiously as I saunter into the office, everything strumming along nicely at first, lulling you into a false sense of security: âToday should be an easy day,â I think to myself. …
Ultras escalate protests ahead of Port Said trial
Ultras Ahlawy surrounded Central Bank and blocked airport road demanding retribution from police officers
Wrap: Port Said call for civil disobedience
Trade, industry and transport sectors shut down by marching and blocking streets
Update: Calls for Civil disobedience in Port Said
Massive marches by the Green Eagles joined by employees and students
Egyptâs days of despair
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Football tournament to be held in front of Itihadiya Palace
Organizers say the matches are meant to âexpress solidarity with the canal citiesâ
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
Football league to resume in February
The football league is set to restart on 1 February, one year to the day after the deadly attack on football fans which left over 70 dead in Port Said
Start of Egyptian Premier League postponed
Football league will begin on 30 December in armed forcesâ stadiums with no crowds
Egyptâs football league postponed indefinitely
Interior Ministry did not respond to request for security clearance.
Ultras Ahlawy demand justice
Supporters demonstrate at the Sports Ministry asking for redress in Port Said massacre case
Hamas urges Barca-Real boycott if Shalit attends
“We call on all Muslim, Arab and Palestinian media not to broadcast this game if Shalit attends,” Hamas spokesman said
Abou-Reidaâs disqualification âcontrary to EFA rulebookâ
Decision to disqualify Abou-Reida from EFA elections sparks rumours of a possible football suspension by FIFA
Ministry of sports set to introduce âanti-hooliganism lawâ
The law a must for securing the upcoming football matches, says the interior ministry
Tense football climate ahead of derby next week
Al-Ahly wins Super Cup but its most avid fans are not in celebratory mood
Ultras protest Super Cup game
Super Cup game played despite opposition by Ultras Ahlawy fan group
Egyptian Football star Marwa El-Hawat
El-Hawat talks about her rise from playing in the streets to representing and coaching women’s professional football in Egypt