FIFA solicits 'full report' after violence kills more than 70 in Egypt

New Orleans Sun (ANI) Friday 3rd February, 2012

Football International Federation Association (FIFA) has demanded a full report into Wednesday's violence in Egypt during a football match, which had killed more than 70 people.

FIFA has asked the Egyptian authorities to give exact details about what happened following the match between Al-Ahly and Al Masry in Port Said.

FIFA president Sep Blatter has written to Egyptian FA president Samir Zaher, The BBC reports.

"Today is a black day for football and we must take steps to ensure that such a catastrophe never happens again," said Blatter.

"Football is a force for good and we must not allow it to be abused by those who mean evil. I await further news from you concerning the circumstances of this tragedy," he added. (ANI)

Share this article:
  • Google
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
Back to New Orleans Sun

Comments

  • No comments yet for this story

    • Have your say

    • CAPTCHA Image

    • By submitting your comment you agree to our terms and conditions

    Featured Story

    Donald regains top spot as Dufner wins his 1st PGA Tour title in New Orleans

    Ace golfer Jason Dufner has beaten Ernie Els in a sudden death play-off to win the PGA Tour, while Luke Donald regained his no. 1 spot in the world rankings.

    "It's ...

    Have Your Say

    Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?

    View results

    On Facebook

    Classic Comments

    Four days ago marked two decades since Ratko Mladic became the commander of the main staff of the army of Republika Srpska - the VRS. On that day, Mladic began his full participation in a criminal endeavour that was already in progress. On that day, he assumed the mantle of realising through military might the criminal goals of ethnically cleansing much of Bosnia. On that day he commenced his direct involvement in serious international crimes.

    Dermot Groome

    The prosecuting counsel of the War Crimes tribunal convened to hear charges against Gen. Ratko Mladic was making his opening comments at the hearing.