Zamalek held in friendly
CAIRO: A second-string Zamalek side were held to a goalless draw by second-division club Dakhlia in a friendly game on Wednesday.Zamalek coach Michel Decastel fielded several substitutes and youngsters to…
Ismaili to bar monthly salaries
CAIRO: Ismaili will not be paying players monthly wages, director Ihab Galal said.Like any other professional club, Ismaili players used to get paid their contract s worth in addition to…
Al-Hadari sent-off in Ismaili friendly
CAIRO: Egypt goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari was dismissed during Ismaili s 2-1 friendly win over Gaish on Tuesday.The 36-year-old, who recently joined the Dervishes from Swiss club FC Sion, took part…
Ismaili accept Zamalek bid for Abdel-Fadil
CAIRO: Ismaili accepted Zamalek s LE 7-million bid for defender Sherif Abdel-Fadil, the coastal club announced early on Thursday.Zamalek beat off competition from arch-rivals Ahly, who were desperate to sign…
Two killed in Gaza tunnel collapse: medics
GAZA CITY: Two Palestinians were killed on Thursday when a smuggling tunnel linking the Gaza Strip to Egypt collapsed, medical sources said.At least nine people have been killed this week…
Iran police clash with mourners at protesters' graves
TEHRAN: Iranian riot police armed with batons and belts clashed with mourners staging a defiant graveside commemoration on Thursday for protesters killed in post-election violence, witnesses said.It was the first…
Rafah border to open next week
CAIRO: The Rafah border crossing will be opened for three days beginning next Monday to allow movement of certain Palestinians to and from the Gaza Strip.The crossing will be opened…
Egyptian FM talks Middle East issues with Brazilian leader
BRASILIA: Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit discussed Middle East tensions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a visit on Wednesday.The meeting, which played to Brazil s…