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Soccer Training Becomes Political Football in Egypt

Soccer Training Becomes Political Football in Egypt

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Feb 08, 2011
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Egypt’s youth and Olympic soccer teams are likely to re-start training on Saturday in a bid to ensure that they are prepared for upcoming international matches and a move that significant segments of their fan base may see as a statement of support for embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

Egyptian Football Association (EFA) technical director Fath…

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