Salem to stay at Ismaili
CAIRO: Ismaili left Moatassem Salem with no option but to stay put after rejecting an offer from Ahly to sign him, the central defender said on Wednesday. The Egyptian international…
Ballack loss a blessing in disguise, says Matthaus
CAPE TOWN: The loss of Michael Ballack ahead of the World Cup has been a blessing in disguise for Germany, according to former captain Lothar Matthaus. Ballack was set to…
Al-Muhammadi set for Sunderland
CAIRO: Egypt full-back Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is set to complete a season-long loan move from ENPPI to Sunderland on Thursday. Agent Nader Shawki confirmed to FilGoal.com that the 22-year-old is expected…
Portugal coach Queiroz rules out quitting
LISBON: Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz said he would not quit the post despite returning empty-handed from the World Cup and amid signs that all was not well between him and…
Copts’ status has improved, says Pope
CAIRO: Copts’ status in Egypt has greatly improved especially with regards to building churches and a recent increase in political participation, Pope Shenouda III said, noting however that he would…
FIFA not yet ready to act on Nigeria interference
JOHANNESBURG: FIFA is studying a report before possibly taking action against Nigeria for government interference after the team's first-round exit at the World Cup. Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan ordered the…
Education minister proposes new thanawiya amma system
CAIRO: After passing their thanaweya amma exams, students will be able to choose between going to college or taking more exams to quality them for the workforce, according to a…
Al-Azhar Sheikh says Palestinian unity an Islamic duty
CAIRO: The head of Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar institution said on Wednesday resolving the rift between the Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah was an Islamic duty and branded whoever blocked it…
Egypt summons EU envoys over death inquiry call
By AFP CAIRO: Egypt's foreign ministry summoned European Union ambassadors on Wednesday in protest at their call for an impartial inquiry into allegations that police brutally beat a man to…
The high cost of cheap fashion
OXFORD: I confess: I do it, too. Like most Western women, I do it regularly, and it is a guilty pleasure every time. It is hard to listen to one’s…
