Egypt Football Riots

Port Said Violence Kills 22 After Rioters Sentenced To Hanging

The Huffington Post UK | Charlie Lindlar | Posted 26.01.2013 | UK

At least 22 Egyptians have been killed in the city of Port Said on Saturday. Riots were sparked after a judge handed down death sentences to 21 footba...

When It's Right to Punish Football Clubs for Their Fans' Behaviour

Matthew Handley | Posted 24.05.2012 | UK Sport
Matthew Handley

On Friday, the Egyptian football team al-Masry were suspended from competition for two seasons. The ban was the national football authority's response to the explosive riots in which 74 people lost their lives following the side's February match against Cairo rivals al-Ahly.

Three Protesters Killed After Egyptian Riots In Suez And Cairo

Posted 03.02.2012 | UK

Three protesters have now been killed after riots broke out in both the coastal city of Suez and Cairo in response to violent clashes at a football ma...

Egyptian Parliament To Hold Emergency Session After 74 Deaths On Football Ground

Posted 02.02.2012 | UK

The Egyptian parliament is to hold an emergency session after 74 people died and around 250 were injured at violence clashes at the end of a football ...