Egyptian Soccer

Egyptian Soccer Fans Threaten To Revive Stadia As Battle Fields – Reports

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With multiple potential flashpoints coinciding, militant, street-battle hardened Egyptian soccer fans threaten to align stadia alongside the country’s universities as battle grounds against the armed forces and the military-backed government. The soccer support groups known as ultras have warned that they would disrupt Egypt’s newly revived league competition if spectators continue to be barred from … Read more

Report: Egyptian Soccer Matches Threaten To Be A Foreshadow Of Mass Anti-Government Protest

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Controversial soccer matches this weekend constitute a potential walk-up to a watershed mass anti-government demonstration on June 30 that has Egyptians of all political stripes bracing themselves for political violence and increased uncertainty The soccer matches and mounting tension in advance of the protest are likely to be seen by militant, highly politicized, violence-prone and street battle-hardened … Read more