Egypt News

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Port Said death sentences spark fatal riots

ESPN staff | January, 26 2013

The sentencing of 21 people to death for their role in last year's Port Said Stadium disaster has led to further tragedy after at least 22 people were killed and 250 injured in riots protesting the decision in the Egyptian city.

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AFCON 2013: CAR send Egypt crashing out

ESPN staff | June, 30 2012

Seven time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt have been eliminated from qualification for the 2013 edition, following a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Central African Republic.

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Africa WCQ: Ghana thrash Lesotho, Egypt win

ESPN staff | June, 1 2012

Ghana ran riot in Kumasi to finish 7-0 winners over Lesotho in a World Cup qualifier match heavily delayed by floodlight failure.

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Egyptian league to resume behind closed doors

ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 16 2012

Newly-appointed Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Anwar Saleh has announced the domestic league will resume behind closed doors immediately after investigations into the Port Said stadium disaster are concluded.

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Blatter: Egypt FA leaders must be reinstated

ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 6 2012

FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists the leaders of the Egypt FA must be reinstated, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the government.

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Bob Bradley not thinking of future

ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 3 2012

Former United States national team boss Bob Bradley says he has put no thought into his future as Egypt coach in the aftermath of the violence which claimed 74 lives during an Egyptian league game on Wednesday.

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Egyptian FA dissolved in wake of stadium tragedy

ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 2 2012

Egyptian prime minister Kamal el-Ganzouri has disbanded the board of the country's Football Association in response to the ugly clashes at Port Said Stadium on Wednesday, which left 74 people dead.

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Al-Ahly coach Jose returns to Portugal

February, 2 2012

Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose returned to Portugal to ponder his future as speculation continued about the circumstances surrounding the violence that left more than 70 of the club's fans dead.

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Army blamed after tragedy in Egyptian match

ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 2 2012

Football fans and politicians have pointed the finger at the Egyptian army after at least 74 people were killed in scenes of violence during Al-Masry's 3-1 victory at home to Al-Ahly.

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'At least 73' die in Egypt football clashes

ESPNsoccernet staff | February, 1 2012

Ugly clashes at an Egyptian league match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly have left at least 73 people dead and more than 1,000 injured, according to the country's state television.

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