Trump’s presidency bolsters autocrats as Egypt designates soccer icon a terrorist
By James M. Dorsey
An Egyptian government decision to designate soccer icon Mohammed Aboutreika as a terrorist coupled with the recent arrest of more than 30 militant football fans puts to bed any hopes that general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi sees the game’s supporters as a way to reach out to his opponents.
Mr. Al Sisi’s intent to maintain his…