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Egypt Soccer Fans Riot Again

Mark Russell — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:38:24 CDT

After an Egyptian soccer club was suspended yesterday because its fans rioted in February, the club's supporters responded by rioting again, reports the AP . One person was killed and dozens injured. Soccer team Al-Masry, located in Port Said, got suspended for two seasons and had its stadium closed for three...

Soccer Riots Rage Around Egypt Ministry

Kevin Spak — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:18 CST

Three people were killed by police fire today in Egypt, in the second day of protests over Wednesday's bloody soccer riot in Port Said . Police reportedly fired tear gas and birdshot into crowds in Cairo, as protesters swarmed around the hated Interior Ministry, the AP reports. One of the dead...

73 Killed in Egypt Soccer Riot

Kevin Spak — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:15:58 CST

A massive riot broke out after a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt, today, leaving at least 73 people dead and hundreds more injured. The violence erupted after the home team, al-Masry, managed a 3-1 win against the favored al-Ahly, Egypt's top team, Voice of America reports. Al-Masry fans swarmed...

Congo Probes Witchcraft Stampede Deaths

Rob Quinn — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:01 CDT

Accusations of witchcraft led to a deadly stampede at a soccer game in the Congo, the BBC reports. Fighting broke out between rival teams after players from one team accused the rival team's goalkeeper of casting spells. Police intervened but were pelted with rocks by the crowd. They fired tear...

Scottish Soccer Fans Riot After Loss

Jason Farago — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:02:25 CDT

Fans of a Scottish soccer team rampaged in Manchester, England, last night, attacking the police and civilians after their team lost in the final of a European championship match played there. One fan of the winning Russian team was stabbed, the Times of London reports; police noted 52 assaults, and...

British Soccer Fans Ready to Invade Russia

Sam Gale Rosen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:48:55 CDT

The May 21 Champions League soccer final in Moscow will feature two English powers—but cost might be the least of the worries for British fans hoping to make the trip. An overwhelmed Russian embassy is already farming out applications for visas, and demand was crashing Web sites even before...

Yellow Card, Red Card, Warning Shots

Katherine Thompson — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:03:56 CST

Faced with an angry mob after he red-carded a soccer player, a Malaysian ref finally found an effective means of crowd control: He whipped out his gun,and fired a few rounds in the air. The part-time ref is also a cop, which might explain why he had a gun...

Police Defeat Fans, 11-0

Jesse Andrews — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:13:18 CDT

In Rome, a squad of determined Italian riot police prevailed over 11 Manchester United fans, sending them to the hospital. Over 5,000 Man U supporters crowded the stands at Rome's Stadio Olimpico; their team fell to Roma, 2-1, as they themselves lost by a greater margin to the disciplined...