Six years after the Port Said riot, Egypt’s fans return to the stadiums
Supporters are allowed to watch domestic games regularly for the first time since 2012 but they have to give details to the security services – and chanting could be monitored
February 2016
Alex McLeish agrees deal to become new manager of Egyptian club Zamalek
Former Aston Villa and Rangers manager Alex McLeish has agreed to coach Zamalek, the Egyptian club have announced
March 2015
Egypt accused of coverup over police killing of unarmed protester
Officer charged with ‘shooting that led to death’ – equal to manslaughter – after video appeared to show Shaimaa al-Sabbagh being shot in cold blood
February 2015
Death of Zamalek fans in riot stirs political conspiracies in Egypt
To outsiders the death of at least 22 fans was a footballing tragedy, to the police it was the supporters’ fault but other believe there were political forces at work
January 2015
Mortada Mansour: the football eccentric dividing Egypt
Love him or loathe him – as Zamalek’s die-hard White Knights do – he’s hard to keep out of the news
January 2014
Mido appointed coach of Cairo club Zamalek at age 30
The former Tottenham striker Mido has been appointed coach of the Cairo club Zamalek
June 2012
Barnsley confirm signing of former Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido
The Egypt international and former Middlesbrough striker Mido has completed a move to Barnsley from Zamalek
July 2011
Video witness
Egypt, football and revolution - video
Since the fall of Hosni Mubarak, politics has entered every aspect of Egyptian life - even football. This is most evident in the Cairo derby, a game between arch rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek
April 2011
Egypt apologises to Tunisia over Champions League violence
Prime minister Essam Sharaf condemns Zamalek fans who invaded pitch and attacked referee during football match
July 2009
Mido remains awol as Middlesbrough consider offloading striker
Middlesbrough may be forced to sell Mido after the striker failed to turn up for pre-season training for the second straight week
July 2008
Wigan complete loan deal for prolific Egypt international Zaki
