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Clashes with police thwart attempt by militant Egyptian soccer fans to build bridges

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James M. Dorsey
Sep 17, 2011
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Ahly ultras support Al Ahly against Esperance (Source: Al Ahram Online)

By James M. Dorsey

Clashes with security forces erupted Friday night as crowned Cairo club Al Ahly FC was stopped by Esperance Sportive de Tunis from advancing in the African Champions League despite efforts by the Egyptian club’s militant supporters to ensure that the game would proc…

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