It’s already been a year. February 1st, 2012 – Al Ahly versus Al Masry – 72 people dead – Port Said, Egypt. It was what it was. Today marks the one year anniversary to the incidents. The memory of those was clearly visible as Al Ahly took to…
Football: A deadly game of politics in Egypt
February 1, 2012 was a moment that shocked and horrified the football world. Over 70 people we killed and almost 1000 injured in a riot in Port Said, Egypt. One year after the Arab Spring rose up and disposed of a dictator, bringing hope amidst frustration, the Port Said…
Decision Time – Will Egypt Rise Or Fall?
As the current term kicked off after the break in majority of the football playing countries, the Egyptian FA objectively announced its fixture list for the remainder of the 12/13 season. The league is scheduled to kick-off on February 2nd, in a competition format wherein the 18 teams will…
In Japan, Al Ahly’s Mission Endures
It has just been a little less than a year since the Port Said incident in Egypt that claimed the lives of 72 people and saw more than 1,000 injured. The sight of Al-Masry supporters, on February 1st, viciously attacking their fans, using knives, swords, and everything they…
Egyptian Loss Signified Through Art
Rousing images illustrate the realistic desires of the Egyptian youth and grieve the loss of those who fell during the course of the revolution. Similar art has also become a means to mourn those that were lost in the Port Said tragedy.This image on the streets of Cairo…
Another black eye for Israeli football
Occasional violence in any sport is a common spectacle to us – the observer. Taking our beautiful sport into account, we have come across game day hooliganism, free-for-all pitch brawls and have heard of the lives of numerous innocent victims being taken away. The most recent being the…