During the match between Al Ahly and Al Masry, a general confusion in the stadium of the city of Port Said (northeastern Egypt) so far killed 80 people and left more than 1000 injured. According to information from international agencies, the confusion started after the judge to cancel the match play, for security reasons.
The match was in the house of Al Masry, most popular team in the city of Port Said, against Al Ahly, Cairo’s most popular team. With the cancellation before the end of the match, the fans entered the field and broke up the athletes Ahly.
Mohamed Barakat, team player in the Egyptian capital, said: “People died, we are now seeing corpses. The forces of national security does not protect us. But it’s our fault for this game we play. The football authorities are afraid to cancel the championship, because they only care about money, do not care about people’s lives. “
Another player of Al-Ahly, Mohamen Abou-Treika also commented on the situation: “The security forces have left us, not protect us. A fan in front of me died inside the locker room.” A Brazilian was in the game: Fábio Júnior, revealed by Campinense and international crossings, Flamengo and Vasco opened the scoring for Al Ahly. The match was 3-1 to Al Masry.
Hesham Sheiham, deputy health minister, told state television that most of the injured had many fractures and cuts. The Football Federation of Egypt confirmed that the National League is suspended by the Interior Ministry indeterminado.O time ensures that conflicts were orchestrated by supporters of al-Masry.