Zaki unsure over Wigan future
CAIRO: Amr Zaki said he was unsure whether he would stay at Wigan Athletic beyond the end of the season as he believes Zamalek s "unrealistic valuation - reportedly ?12…
Zaghloul appointed as Olympic assistant coach
CAIRO: Olympic football director Assem Zaghloul has been appointed as first team assistant coach on Tuesday, after the Alexandrian club fired most of the technical staff.Head coach Mohamed Helmi kept…
Ahly to face Barcelona and Tottenham in July
CAIRO: Ahly president Hassan Hamdi approved the team s participation in a summer friendly tournament, where the Red Devils will face Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur.The tournament, which will be held…
Abd-Rabou suspended for four games
CAIRO: Ahly Dubai midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou has been handed a four-match suspension and a fine of 8,000 dirhams for an off-ball challenge during the UAE Cup semi-final first leg. The…
Abdel-Aziz reveals Abbas support
CAIRO: Former Zamalek skipper Ayman Abdel-Aziz said that he hopes Mamdouh Abbas becomes the next Zamalek president.Abdel-Aziz is currently on loan at Konyaspor until the end of the season, and…
Fans clash forces Egypt to relocate training
CAIRO: The Egyptian national side had to change their Thursday training session venue from the Arab Naval Academy to Semouha Stadium.The Pharaohs Wednesday training was marred by clashes between sections…
NGOs warn against ban on religion defamation plan
GENEVA: More than 180 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called Wednesday on the United Nations human rights body to reject moves to combat religious defamation , arguing it threatened free speech.The 183…
Binoche plans film with Chinese director
Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche said Wednesday she is planning to work with feted Chinese film director Jiang Wen after her six-month world dancing tour ends next month. The English…
News in brief
Egypt indexes resume gains despite OCI dip Egypt s main stock index rebounded on Thursday, shrugging off losses from the previous session on positive sentiment in global markets, traders said.…
ANALYSIS: As oil implied vols hit 5-mth low, a $50 equilibrium?
SINGAPORE: A drop in US crude oil implied volatility to its lowest since the financial crisis reached fever pitch last October may suggest that oil traders are beginning to see…