Egyptian Reluctance to Restart League is Rooted in Soccer’s Political History
The Egyptian military’s reluctance to authorize a resumption of professional league matches is rooted in Egyptian soccer’s history as a political football. While the Mubarak regime saw soccer as a tool to garner popularity, its opponents frequently turned it into a rare venue for expression of anti-government sentiment.
US embassy cables leaked by Wikile…
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