Masress : Port Said club Masry renege on promise not to take part in Egyptian league

Finance Ministry presents three new investor facilitation packages to PM to boost investment climate Egypt, Bahrain explore deeper cooperation on water resource management Egypt condemns Israeli offensive in Gaza City, warns of grave regional consequences Cairo University, Roche Diagnostics inaugurate automated lab at Qasr El-Ainy Egypt expands medical, humanitarian support for Gaza patients Egypt investigates disappearance of ancient bracelet from Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Egypt launches international architecture academy with UNESCO, European partners African trade ministers meet in Cairo to push forward with AfCFTA Egypt's President, Pakistan's PM condemn Israeli attack on Qatar Egypt signs MoUs with 3 European universities to advance architecture, urban studies Madrid trade talks focus on TikTok as US and China seek agreement Egypt wins Aga Khan Award for Architecture for Esna revival project Egypt's gold prices hold steady on Sep. 15th Egypt's Sisi, Qatar's Emir condemn Israeli strikes, call for Gaza ceasefire Egypt condemns terrorist attack in northwest Pakistan Egypt advances plans to upgrade historic Cairo with Azbakeya, Ataba projects Egyptian pound ends week lower against US dollar – CBE Egypt hosts G20 meeting for 1st time outside member states Egypt to tighten waste rules, cut rice straw fees to curb pollution Egypt seeks Indian expertise to boost pharmaceutical industry Egypt prepares unified stance ahead of COP30 in Brazil Egypt harvests 315,000 cubic metres of rainwater in Sinai as part of flash flood protection measures Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken' Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value A minute of silence for Egyptian sports Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19 Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform

Thank you for reporting!

This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.

Port Said club Masry renege on promise not to take part in Egyptian league
The under-fire club stir controversy after confirming that they will participate in this season's Egyptian Premier League

Hatem Maher Published in Ahram Online on 28 - 08 - 2012

Port Said club Masry said on Tuesday they would participate in this season's Egyptian Premier League, throwing into doubt the possibility of holding the competition that was cancelled last season due to security concerns.
Masry initially said they would skip the league, which is scheduled to kick off next month, “out of respect for the martyrs' families” after dozens were killed and hundreds injured in February's infamous Port Said disaster.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) banned Masry for two seasons but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned that punishment, thus allowing the club to compete in Egypt's premier domestic competition.
“We initially accepted the EFA's recommendation (that the club do not participate in the league) but asked for guarantees that we would be reinstated in the Premier League in the 2013-2014 season,” the club said in a statement.
“However, we haven't received any replies so we have decided to take part in the league.”
Masry said recently they were worried the EFA may demote them to a lower division once they skip this season's league competition. Their possible participation is likely to reignite security worries, given the tense relationship between Masry and Ahly's die-hard supporters.
Ahly's group of ardent supporters (Ultras Ahlawy) has on several occasions criticized their own club's board for “being too lenient in pressuring authorities into punishing the culprits” of Egypt's worst-ever football tragedy.
A number of Masry fans and security officials are currently facing trial on charges of premeditated murder and negligence respectively.
The interior ministry has announced it would gradually allow fans to return to the stands, marking the first step to remove a crowd ban that has been enforced by Egyptian authorities since the Port Said disaster.
Zamalek will enjoy the support of their fans when they host Ghana's Berekum Chelsea in an African Champions League Group B game on Saturday. The White Knights had already lost hopes of reaching the semis after suffering four consecutive defeats.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at@AO Sports and on Facebook atAhramOnlineSports)

Clic here to read the story from its source.