Michel snubs Zamalek offer, agent
CAIRO: Henri Michel snubbed Zamalek's offer to become their new coach, the French coach's agent said on Saturday. Yes, it is true they (Zamalek) approached us a couple weeks ago…
Sports Talk: It doesn't really matter
After their dismal performance in the Club World Cup in Japan, Ahly return to Cairo with tails between their legs. The great prediction of reaching the final and a possible…
Azmi to leave Hacettepe in January
CAIRO: Egyptian defender Amir Azmi said on Saturday that he decided to leave Turkish side Hacettepe Spor when the transfer window re-opens in January.The former Zamalek man is growing increasingly…
Booby-trapped suitcase discovered, say police
AL-ARISH: An Egyptian security official says a booby trapped suitcase carrying 25 kilograms of explosives was defused near the Egyptian border with Israel and Gaza.The official, who spoke on condition…
Zamalek enter Shebin defender chase
CAIRO: Shebin president Abdel-Monem Shiha confirmed that Zamalek have launched negotiations to sign club defender Mohamed Adel in January. A senior Zamalek official contacted me regarding the purchase of Mohamed…
Pope receives Muslim delegation
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI received a Muslim delegation on Wednesday that participated in a seminar focused on steering young people away from religious radicalism, the Vatican said.The seminar brought…
Egypt jails Israeli tourist on drugs charge
AL-ARISH: An Egyptian court has jailed an Israeli tourist for five years after he was caught with hashish in Sharm El-Sheikh, a security official said Thursday. Israeli national Ben Yussef…
Rock, pop and electro: a Top 10 for 2008
The breakthrough of the Fleet Foxes, the coming of age of TV on the Radio or the return of Portishead: 2008 was a rich year for rock, pop and the…
