CAIRO: In an official response to the clashes in Egypt's Port Said that followed the al-Ahly and al-Masry football match that left at least 73 dead and almost 200 injured, the general prosecutor announced the commencing of an investigation into the violence. Sameer Zaher, the head of the football union decided to halt the Egyptian national football league indefinitely as a response to the violence. Zaher announced the decision on state TV late Wednesday night, adding that the “situation has proven difficult and most probably we will cancel the entire season.” Violence started between the two sides when rocks and fireworks descended onto the field and soon after the match ended al-Masry fans attacked the teams and took to the field hurling rocks and attacking the players and the fans. Ahly players sheltered fans from the violence, yet many have fans died in the locker room, which was described by players as a “morgue.” Ahly fans remain locked inside the stadium fearing to leave, according to the sports club. The club has contacted the ministry of interior to secure the team's departure from the locker room, where they are taking refuge. BM ShortURL: http://goo.gl/hggDe Tags: Ahly, featured, Masry, Port Said Section: Egypt, Egyptian Sport, Latest News