Attempts to ban Egyptian militant football fan group gather momentum
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian prosecutor has set the stage for…
Ultras members accused of killing 22 football fans: Prosecution
Muslim Brotherhood used “tight relations” with Ultras White Knights to commit violence,…
Blatter’s call on Iran to allow women into stadia reeks of opportunism
By James M. Dorsey Campaigning for re-election, world football body FIFA president…
Football fields: A way station en route to the Islamic State
By James M. Dorsey One thing the biographies of Jihadi John, the…
Arsenal gains millions of dollars in profits
Arsenal investments in its players is considered the major means by which…
Legend star Ronaldo returns to stadiums
Ronaldo announced to Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan and Inter-Milan that to…
Football racism highlights Europe’s struggle with transition and entrenched racism
By James M. Dorsey Recent football-related racism highlights European nations’ tortured transition…
Whose lives matter in current day Egypt?
By Semanur Karaman On 9 February, in response to the deadly police…
Football deaths renew spotlight on Egypt’s notorious security forces
By James M. Dorsey A stampede at a Cairo stadium earlier this…