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Egypt's Arab Contractors club edge superb seven-goal thriller - (26 days ago)
Arab Contractors grabbed a priceless victory Gaish, beating their Cairo rivals 4-3 in a mouth-watering Egyptian Premier League encounter.Gaish were two-nil up after just 12 minutes with a brace from the league’s top scorer William Jebor before Egypt youth striker Ali Afifi pulled one back for Contractors.Gaish were then awarded a penalty to wrap it up before half time, only for Egypt
Rocketing strike gives Egypt's Gouna win over Hodoud - (26 days ago)
Gouna claimed a precious 1-0 victory over Harras Hodoud thanks to a thunderous goal by Ashour Al-Adham.The former Zamalek midfielder hit the winner after 21 minutes when he decided to go for goal from nearly 35 yards out.His blistering effort hit the bar before bouncing off the keeper’s body into the net. EGYPT
Zamalek's hardcore football fans block road to protest detention of colleague - (26 days ago)
Hardcore football fans of Zamalek football club, who are known as the Ultras White Knights, blocked a vital road on the outskirts of Giza on Wednesday, demanding the release of one of their colleagues who was arrested on Tuesday.Ahmed Shobra, a leading member of the Ultras White Knights, was detained on charges of being involved in an attack on a news conference held by Egyptian sports minister
Real Madrid's Mourinho, Ronaldo receive two-match bans in King's Cup - (26 days ago)
Mourinho was dismissed for vigorously disputing a refereeing decision in the 75th minute of Friday's 2-1 final defeat by Atletico Madrid.The Portuguese will not serve his punishment in next season's Spanish cup competition as he agreed to leave the club by mutual consent on Monday. Media speculation has linked him with a possible return to Chelsea.Portugal forward Ronaldo was sent off with a
Dortmund's Goetze to miss Champions League final against future club Bayern - (26 days ago)
ReutersThe versatile 20-year-old German international, who will join Bayern next season, was injured in the second leg of the semi-final against Real Madrid on April 30 and had been battling to get fit for the final at Wembley."That final was my goal, I've struggled hard to be fit in recent weeks and I am incredibly sorry for not being able to help the team in this important game," Goetze said on
Malaga coach Pellegrini to leave this summer - (26 days ago)
ReutersMalaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has announced that he will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season, a club spokesman said on Wednesday.The Chilean has been linked with a move to Premier Legaue Manchester City who are looking for a manager after sacking Roberto Mancini. EGYPT
Tennis: Top-seeded Tipsarevic upset in Duesseldorf - (26 days ago)
AP Top-seeded Janko Tipsarevic lost in the second round of the Power Horse Cup on Wednesday, falling 7-6 (1), 6-1 to Argentine qualifier Guido Pella.It's the biggest career win for the 101st-ranked Pella, knocking out the 10th-ranked Serb to reach the ATP World Tour quarterfinals for the first time.Pella will play seventh-seeded Viktor Troicki of Serbia, who defeated Grega Zemlja of Slovenia 6-3,
Chelsea players ready for Mourinho return - (26 days ago)
APChelsea players seem pleased Jose Mourinho appears headed back for a second stint as manager, even after he failed with Real Madrid.Midfielder Juan Mata said Wednesday prior to the first of two U.S. friendlies against rival Manchester City that the 50-year-old Mourinho has been a winner in several countries.The move has been widely reported, although there's has been no official
Coach Carteron leaves Mali to take charge of Congo's Mazembe - (26 days ago)
Mali, who under Frenchman Carteron finished third at this year's African Nations Cup in South Africa, have 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin on June 9 and June 16."We consider Patrice Carteron the coach of Mali," the country's football federation president Hamadoun Kola Cisse said in a French radio interview."He is under contract to us until next year but by going and signing
Ramy Ashour wants to lift the Egyptian people - (27 days ago)
Times of IndiaWorld number one Ramy Ashour wants to win the word's oldest title for the Egypt's poorest people in their times of despair and difficulty.Ashour will become the first Egyptian in nearly half a century to win the British Open if he succeeds this week, but the 25-year-old from Cairo feels that more important than records is to lift the spirits of his fellow citizens."I want to make
Nigeria's Moses out; Obi Mikel wants rest - (27 days ago)
ReutersVictor Moses has withdrawn from Nigeria's squad for next month's World Cup soccer qualifiers and Confederation Cup tournament while Chelsea team mate John Obi Mikel has asked to be rested for a friendly against Mexico next week, Nigerian Football Federation officials said on Wednesday.Both players are in the United States with Chelsea this week for friendlies against Manchester City in St
Malaga have European ban lifted by UEFA - (27 days ago)
ReutersMalaga will be free to compete in the Europa League next season after UEFA announced on Wednesday that the European ban imposed on the Spanish club had been lifted.The Costa del Sol club, who reached the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League, had been given a one-year ban by UEFA due to financial irregularities but had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).UEFA's
Egypt U-20 side announce preparations for World Cup - (28 days ago)
Egypt U-20 coach Rabie Yassine revealed on Tuesday the team's preparations for the upcoming U-20 World Cup which kicks off in Turkey next month.According to Ahram Sports, Egypt will hold a preparation camp in Spain where they will face Romania Macedonia and Uzbekistan.The young Pharaohs will then travel to Switzerland to play two more friendly games against Brazil and a yet-to-be-identified
Brazilian coach Vieira to leave Egypt's Zamalek at end of season - (28 days ago)
Zamalek coach Jorvan Vieira said on Tuesday he will not extend his deal that runs out at the end of the season due to the club's persistent financial woes.Speaking after Zamalek eased into the Egypt Cup last16 with a 3-0 victory over second-division side Tersana, the Brazilian said he was looking to end the season in the best possible way before departing."I will not extend my contract; the
Zamalek ease into Egypt Cup round of 16 with win over Tersana - (28 days ago)
Zamalek eased into the Egypt Cup last 16 with a 3-0 win over second-division side Tersana as they aim to make the most of the absence of several heavyweights in the much-maligned competition.Midfielder Alexis Mendomo, playmaker Ahmed Eid and defender Ahmed Magdy scored in the first half to give the success-starved Zamalek, who are enjoying a superb run this term, an easy victory.Egypt's secondary
Katsande and Nkhatha still in the cold - (28 days ago)
Super SportKaizer Chiefs defensive midfielder Willard Kastande has once again been overlooked by Warriors coach Klaus-Dieter Pagels in the squad to face Egypt and Guinea in World Cup qualifiers match next month.The Warriors host Egypt on 9 June before travelling to Conakry to play Guinea the following weekend.Recently, Pagels hinted that he could consider Katsande in a squad that lacks a natural
Stramaccioni couldn't remain as Inter Milan coach: Moratti - (28 days ago)
ReutersInter Milan president Massimo Moratti dropped a hint on Tuesday that he might backtrack on his promise to keep Andrea Stramaccioni as coach, saying he was "reflecting" on what was best for the club."I don't like to say that it's the end of an era but we are having another look at the recent events," Moratti told reporters outside his office in Milan."Have I changed my mind over the coach?
Manchester United top Premier League clubs in TV earnings - (28 days ago)
ReutersSoccer champions Manchester United topped the table for English Premier League television income in 2012-13, raking in almost 61 million pounds ($93 million) in the final year of the current three-year contract, the League said on Tuesday.Relegated Queens Park Rangers, owned by Malaysian airline boss Tony Fernandes, received almost 40 million pounds, the lowest figure among the 20
Liverpool targets Ivory Coast's defender Toure: report - (28 days ago)
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Ivory Coast and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure during the summer transfer window.The 32-year-old player is free to sign for any other club as his current contract with the Citizens is due to expire by the end of this season.According to a report by Sky Sports, Liverpool are lining up a move for Toure as it is unlikely he will be offered a
Ex-Egyptian striker added to Ahli staff - (28 days ago)
The Egyptian Ahli have appointed former striker Ali Maher to the managing staff taking temporary charge of the first team.The Reds said on their website that Maher has been promoted from his job as manager of the U-19 team to become an assistant with head coach Mohamed Youssef.The 39-year-old, who scored 10 goals for Egypt in the 1990s, will join Ahmed Ayoub for the task of assisting interim boss
Egyptian Ahly's defender Sherif Abdel-Fadil signs a new deal - (28 days ago)
Ahly's defender Sherif Abdel-Fadil has agreed to sign a two-year contract extension on Tuesday.The 29-year old player, who joined the Cairo giants from Ismaily in 2009, was free to sign for any other club as his current contract was due to expire by the end of the current season."Abdel-Fadil has shown an example of loyalty to Ahly as he agreed on reducing his benefits 50 per cent," Ahly's
Chelsea's defender Terry to miss US tour - (28 days ago)
APChelsea captain John Terry will miss his club's two-game U.S. tour because of an ankle injury.The defender was injured May 11 against Aston Villa and did not play in the Blues' 2-1 win over Benfica in last week's Europa League final.Left back Ryan Bertrand is skipping the tour because of a knee injury.In its final games under interim manager Rafa Benitez, Chelsea plays Manchester City on
Ferguson heads into retirement with manager of year title - (28 days ago)
ReutersManchester United manager Alex Ferguson capped his final season in charge of the English Premier League champions by clinching the League Managers' Association Manager of the Year award for the fourth time on Monday.The 71-year-old Scot's unparallelled success in British soccer ended on Sunday with a remarkable 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion."In a way I am glad it is all over now
Egypt's Zamalek begin cup campaign without key trio - (29 days ago)
Zamalek will kickoff their Egypt Cup campaign against Tersana on Tuesday without Ahmed Hassan, Abdoulaye Cisse and Mohamed Ibrahim due to injury.The Whites host second-division Tersana in the round of 32, with coach Jorvan Vieira likely to field a second-string team.In-form striker Cisse has an ankle problem, Ibrahim has a pelvic injury while veteran Hassan has been ruled out due to fatigue.The
ENPPI striker confident despite Ethiopia defeat - (29 days ago)
ENPPI striker Ahmed Raouf said on Monday that he believes his team will be able to overturn their 2-0 loss against Saint George in the Confederation Cup to advance in the continental competition.The petroleum side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ethiopia's Saint George in the first leg of the competition's round of 16 on Sunday.The Egyptians will be looking to overturn the two-goal deficit when they
Jose Mourinho in memorable quotes - (29 days ago)
While Porto coach:"The only thing that I want to say is that we are the best ones and in normal conditions we are more than the best ones. In normal conditions we will be champions. In abnormal conditions we also will be champions."After being appointed at Chelsea:"Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one."Reflecting on his move from Porto to
Departing Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho: Career highlights - (29 days ago)
ReutersEarly days:Jose Mourinho was born in January 1963 in Setubal, Portugal.Following a modest playing career, he accepted a job in 1992 as an interpreter for former England manager Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon, taking over as assistant coach from 1994 to 1996.He moved with Robson to Barcelona in 1996 and helped them win the King's Cup, the Super Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup and
Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season - (29 days ago)
ReutersThe Portuguese's imminent departure will add fuel to widespread expectation he is poised to return to former club Chelsea, while Perez confirmed Real had approached Paris St Germain to ask about the availability of Carlo Ancelotti."After the talks with our coach Jose Mourinho we have reached the agreement to end the contractual relationship at the end of this season," Perez told a news
Egypt's Salah, El-Neny lose Cup challenge with Basel - (29 days ago)
Egypt duo Mohamed Salah and Mohamed El-Neny missed the chance to win their first domestic title with FC Basel after losing the Swiss Cup title to rivals Grasshopper.Grasshopper on Monday defeated defending champions Basel 4-3 on penalties to clinch their 19th Swiss Cup victory.Midfielder El-Neny played in the entire match, while suspended striker Salah watched from the stands.It was the second
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AFPTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan rallies supporters after riot police again clash with thousands of anti-government demonstrators in a second week of nationwide unrest.Three people have died in the protests against Erdogan and his Islamic-leaning Justice and Development Party (AKP), in power since 2002.Following are the main events of the past days:- May 28: A peaceful local protest
AFPTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing one of the biggest challenges of his decade in power with anti-government protests that critics say have exposed growing discontent with his increasingly authoritarian and conservative agenda.Here are the key events since Erdogan's Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP) assumed power in the predominantly Muslim but staunchly
AHRAM ONLINEFounders of Egypt’s 'Rebel' campaign, a newly established movement that aims to withdraw confidence from President Mohamed Morsi by collecting citizens' signatures, spoke at an open forum on Wednesday to discuss the campaign, which has recently gone viral online and on the streets.'Rebel' campaigners hope to collect 15 million signatures and hold a mass sit-in on 30 June –
BBC SportWhen it's put to him that he might be the most talented athlete in the world to hold a racquet, a bashful Ramy Ashour admits "that's pretty great".The 25-year-old Egyptian is more than just the current squash world number one - his elastic, unorthodox brilliance and charisma could be the key to squash breaking out beyond its four walls and regaining a place on the wider sporting
