Egypt has suspended all major football games after 22 people were killed in the latest outbreak of violence between fans and police, authorities said Monday.
Egyptian football fans have been repeatedly involved in the country’s explosive political mix and Sunday’s unrest raised fears of further clashes in the days ahead.
The violence — reminiscent of clashes that killed more than 70 people after a football match in Port Said in 2012 — erupted as thousands of fans tried to force their way into a Cairo stadium to watch a game, triggering panic as police fired tear gas and birdshot at the crowds.
Health officials and police said all the victims were crushed in a stampede, with some suffering broken necks…
AFP