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Egypt's post-revolution football and politics top Guardian main page The first Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek after the January 25 Revolution in Egypt is The Guardian's main story today
The Guardian news site featured a video of Ahly and Zamalek's supporters in its main cell today, noting their influence on the January 25 Revolution in Egypt that ousted former president Hosni Mubarak. The Guardian's video revealed that politics in Egypt entered all aspect of Egyptian life - even football, conducting interviews with both Ahly and Zamalek supporters and asking them about their roles in the revolution. The video also included quotes from sports' analysts along with football supporters in Egypt who all confirmed that the Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek this season has been strongly affected by the January 25 Revolution. Political competitions during the transitional period and ongoing debates about the constitution and elections have drawn Egyptian eyes off the green field. Even hardcore football fans, like Ultras White Knights “Zamalek” and Ultras Ahlawy “Ahly,” played political roles during the 18-day demonstrations and taking politics to the stadiums by chanting and waving revolutionary signs during matches. See the full story in the guardian UK homepage http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2011/jul/07/egypt-football-revolution-video