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Egypt: 'At least 73' killed in Egypt football violence Egypt football violence leaves many dead in Port Said
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At least 73 people have been killed in fan clashes following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, state television reports. At least 73 people have been killed in clashes between rival fans following a football match in the Egyptian city of Port Said, state television reports.
The deaths occurred after supporters invaded the pitch following a match between top-tier clubs Masry and al-Ahly on Wednesday. The deaths occurred as supporters invaded the pitch after a match between top-tier clubs Masry and al-Ahly on Wednesday.
It is feared the death toll could rise as scores have been injured. It is feared the death toll could rise as about 156 people have been hurt.
It is the biggest disaster in the country's football history, said the Egyptian deputy health minister.It is the biggest disaster in the country's football history, said the Egyptian deputy health minister.
Some of the dead were security officers, the Associated Press quoted a morgue official as saying. "This is unfortunate and deeply saddening," Hesham Sheiha told state television.
The BBC's Jon Leyne in Cairo says it appears fans had taken knives into the stadium. Some of the dead were security officers, the Associated Press news agency quoted a morgue official as saying.
The BBC's Jon Leyne in Cairo says it appears some fans had taken knives into the stadium.
Our correspondent says the lack of the usual level of security in the stadium might have contributed to the clashes.Our correspondent says the lack of the usual level of security in the stadium might have contributed to the clashes.
Police in Egypt have been keeping a much lower profile since last year's popular protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak from power.Police in Egypt have been keeping a much lower profile since last year's popular protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak from power.
Bitter rivalry
Television pictures have shown images of crowds descending into the stadium, chasing rival fans and players.
Some were cornered in the stadium, parts of which were set on fire.
Egyptian fans are notoriously violent, says our correspondent, particularly supporters of al-Ahly known as the Ultras.Egyptian fans are notoriously violent, says our correspondent, particularly supporters of al-Ahly known as the Ultras.
They have been heavily implicated in the political confrontations recently, our correspondent adds.They have been heavily implicated in the political confrontations recently, our correspondent adds.
Wednesday's violence broke out at the end of the match, which, unusually, the Port Said side Masry won 3-1. Bitter rivalry
Football fans in Egypt can be violent, and certainly there is a bitter rivalry between these two teams.
The al-Ahly fans, known as Ultras, have a particular reputation for violence.
But lately they have been at the forefront of clashes with the police.
On the social media, there has been speculation - and I hasten to add there is no evidence - that the security forces may have had an interest in taking on al-Ahly supporters.
Certainly riot police did not seem to be very effective, they were standing around, but maybe there simply were not enough there.
Wednesday's violence broke out at the end of the match, which, unusually, Port Said side Masry won 3-1.
As match ended, their fans flooded onto the pitch attacking Ahly players and fans.As match ended, their fans flooded onto the pitch attacking Ahly players and fans.
All premier league matches have been cancelled and the newly-elected Egyptian parliament is to hold an emergency session on Thursday, state TV has announced. A small group of riot police tried to protect the players, but were overwhelmed.
Part of the stadium was set on fire.
Helicopters are being sent to Port Said to transport injured fans.
"This is not football. This is a war and people are dying in front of us," al-Ahly player Mohamed Abo Treika said.
All premier-league matches have been cancelled and the newly-elected Egyptian parliament is to hold an emergency session on Thursday, state TV has announced.
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