Football
Citing security void, Inter Milan declines to play Zamalek
Egypt
June 8, 2011
Citing security void, Inter Milan declines to play Zamalek
Italy’s Inter Milan football team declined to play against Zamalek next month due to Egypt's lack of security and stability.…
Shehata no longer coach of Egypt
Egypt
June 6, 2011
Shehata no longer coach of Egypt
Hassan Shehata resigned on Monday as Egypt national team coach after all but failing to qualify for the 2012 African…
Salafyo Costa aims to put a new face on fundamentalism
Egypt
June 5, 2011
Salafyo Costa aims to put a new face on fundamentalism
As a symbol of the triumph of Western-style capitalism, Costa Coffee takes some beating. Founded 40 years ago in south…
Anas al-Fiqqi detained on charges of squandering public funds
Egypt
May 28, 2011
Anas al-Fiqqi detained on charges of squandering public funds
Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud referred Anas al-Fiqqi, former Information Minister, to the Cairo Criminal Court for the second time.…
Ahly’s superstar denies reports of Brotherhood affiliation
Egypt
May 10, 2011
Ahly’s superstar denies reports of Brotherhood affiliation
Egyptian football player and Ahly's superstar Mohamed Abu Treika on Monday denied reports that he is affiliated with the Muslim…
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
Egypt
April 24, 2011
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
The difference between ultras and casual soccer fans is simple but crucial.
Sunday’s papers: Last call for the National Democratic Party
Egypt
April 17, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Last call for the National Democratic Party
Egypt finally saw the long-awaited dissolution of one of its main symbols of corruption and nepotism: the now non-entity formerly…
Police and army differ on account of Zamalek football clashes
Egypt
April 4, 2011
Police and army differ on account of Zamalek football clashes
Police officers have denied responsibility for the clashes that erupted on Saturday during the football match between Zamalek and Tunisia's…
Military makes arrests, plans investigation after soccer rampage
Egypt
April 3, 2011
Military makes arrests, plans investigation after soccer rampage
Cairo's security authorities have detained 22 people in connection with the riots that took place during an Africa Champions League…
9 injured in riots at Africa Champion League match in Cairo
Egypt
April 3, 2011
9 injured in riots at Africa Champion League match in Cairo
Nine people were injured in riots during the last few minutes of an Africa Champions League match on Saturday between…