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Reinstituting Egypt’s Premier League: A Political Tug of War

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James M. Dorsey
Aug 24, 2012
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Port Said riot: 74 dead (Source: Reuters)

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Egyptian security authorities, reluctant to lift a seven-month old ban on professional soccer, are considering testing the waters by allowing a limited number of fans to attend a closed door African championship match scheduled to be played in Cairo next month.

The move would constitute a small v…

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