Italy's Farina to officiate Cairo derby
CAIRO: Italy s most respected referee Stefano Farina is set to officiate today's Cairo derby between Al Ahy and Zamalek, the Egyptian Football Association said.Farina, 45, refereed several high-profile encounters…
Plot to smuggle mummies foiled by tourist police
CAIRO: Police have arrested three would-be smugglers trying to sell intricately painted Pharaonic-era mummies for more than $5 million, a security source said on Wednesday. Tourist police in Fayoum arrested…
Zamalek warn Ahly fans over racist chants
CAIRO: Zamalek have warned Al Ahly fans of making any racist chants against their players when both sides meet next Friday in the league. A statement on the club s…
Basile summons Cavenaghi as part all-European roster for Egypt friendly
BUENOS AIRES: Fernando Cavenaghi, who leads French club Bordeaux with 16 goals this season, on Tuesday became the biggest addition to the Argentine national team roster for a March 26…
Hossam Hassan satisfied with Masri debut
PORT SAID: Hossam Hassan said he was satisfied with his debut as Al Masri manager despite being held by Aluminum in the Egyptian League.Egypt s most capped player has been…
Shadi might miss derby clash
CAIRO: Al Ahly captain Shadi Mohamed is not sure whether he would participate in the derby clash against Zamalek next Friday, citing a knee injury. I had a medical test…
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Tunnel collapsed near Egypt-Gaza border killing smuggler
AL-ARISH: An underground tunnel collapsed early Wednesday near Egypt s border with the Gaza Strip, burying alive one smuggler and injuring another, a security official said.Palestinian smuggler Mohamed El-Bashiti and…
