Tag: Football

Morsi turns to Syria and football to polish his tarnished image

By James M. Dorsey President Mohamed Morsi and his flailing Muslim Brotherhood…

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Egypt defeats Mozambique in World Cup qualifiers

Pharaohs are one step away from reaching the World Cup after scraping…

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Football threatens to spark protests as Iran goes to the polls

By James M. Dorsey Iranian Supreme Leader Sayed Ali Khamenei has more…

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Egypt defeats Zimbabwe 4-2 in World Cup qualifiers

Salah’s hat-trick puts Egypt one step away from reaching the final round…

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Mido’s off the pitch

30 year old footballer announces his retirement

Nouran El-Behairy Nouran El-Behairy

Disappointing draw for Egypt

Egypt settles for draw in international friendly against Botswana

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UEFA decision on Gibraltar opens prospects for Kurds

By James M. Dorsey A decision by European football body UEFA granting…

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Bradley announces squad for World Cup qualifiers

Pharaohs head coach picks 31 man squad ahead of friendly match and…

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane

Local roundup: Al-Ahly and Zamalek level on points to retain top spots

Ismaily cements second place in Group B while ENEPPI and Smouha compete…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein

Algeria: Middle East’s next revolt if football is a barometer

By James M. Dorsey Algeria is competing to be the next Arab…

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