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Can football unite Muslims and Christians in Egypt?

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James M. Dorsey
Aug 15, 2012
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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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