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74 killed as fans clash after soccer game in Egypt

World Feb. 02, 2012 - 10:48AM JST ( 16 )

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Egyptian Al-Ahly players escape from the field as fans of Al-Masry team rush to the pitch during clashes

Flares are thrown in the stadium during clashes that erupted after the match

Egyptian football fans rush to the pit during riots that erupted after a football match

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16 Comments

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miyazawa3Feb. 02, 2012 - 07:09AM JST

A war..in Egypt..
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some14someFeb. 02, 2012 - 07:10AM JST

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said it was a “black day for football”

yes, very sad indeed.
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KingBasilFeb. 02, 2012 - 07:36AM JST

This does not have jack to do with football except that it happened in a football stadium. This is more like the Egyptian version of Bloody Sunday, 1920.
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Elbuda MexicanoFeb. 02, 2012 - 09:05AM JST

I agree with King, I really doubt that this much violence is only about soccer, oops! Football?? For those speaking UKian English??
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zichiFeb. 02, 2012 - 09:47AM JST

It's only a game, no one should ever die!
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BraindeadFeb. 02, 2012 - 11:24AM JST

It seems that soccer, as with religion, inevitably creates hate when taken to a fanatical level.
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Al StewartFeb. 02, 2012 - 12:15PM JST

The is riddiculous
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Ben_JackinoffFeb. 02, 2012 - 12:33PM JST

Maybe they all thought Mubarak was there.
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SerranoFeb. 02, 2012 - 01:28PM JST

"This tragedy is the result of negligence and the lack of army and police"

No, this tragedy is the result of the actions of vicious fools.
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BurakuminDesFeb. 02, 2012 - 02:53PM JST

Why is it that soccer seems to attract the violent streak among it's supporters? One soccer-crazy friend I know in England claims it's "because us football fans are so passionate". I don't call this passion - I call this hatred and the worst of humanity. Every other sports event I've been to, I can happily share a beer and a yarn with the rival fans sitting next to me. Sure - there will be banter and sledging - but I have never witnessed any violence. Aggression and brawling should be kept ON the sports field - not in the stands!
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Heda_MadnessFeb. 02, 2012 - 02:57PM JST

I know in England claims it's "because us football fans are so passionate".

I'd say it had nothing to do with football fans. And everything to do with people wanting to 'kick off'. I'm a passionate football fan. Can't think of anything more stupid than fighting over it because someone supports another team. There are plenty of words to describe people who fight at football matches. None of the mare 'fans'.
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nisegaijinFeb. 02, 2012 - 03:07PM JST

The ball is the infidel!
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TriumvereFeb. 02, 2012 - 05:32PM JST

What a waste.
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ExportExpertFeb. 02, 2012 - 09:15PM JST

Football supporters, what do you expect from people who follow the dumbest game in the world.
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anglootakuFeb. 02, 2012 - 10:06PM JST

It is sad to see this happen, a lot of violence can break out in sports, it has and always does happen.. but in this case there might be some political rivalry that occurred after the game which they took advantage of the sporting event itself.
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Pruitt Igoe 72Feb. 03, 2012 - 12:29PM JST

This could occur in any major European city so what is the big deal.