At Least 26 People Killed in Egypt Soccer Clash
At least 26 people have died and many other wounded after a clash between fans of rival Egyptian football teams in Port Said.
Al Jazeera reported that supporters of the victorious al-Masry team ran on the field following a game with the country’s top club al-Ahly, Egypt's top team, was over.
Fans reportedly chased players around the field and attacked supporters of the opposing team, throwing rocks and bottles at them/
The two teams have a long history of conflict, Al Jazeera indicated, with clashes frequently erupting between their fans.
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