Can football unite Muslims and Christians in Egypt?
By Mustafa Abdulhalim
During the 2012 London Summer Olympics each country cheered for the success of their athletes, but in Egypt this hope went beyond simply winning. For a country with many societal divides, sports – particularly football – can strengthen social cohesion and national identity.
Egypt’s participation in the Olympics could not be more sym…
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