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73 dead in soccer riots in Egypt

73 people have died as a result of soccer riots in Egypt's, Port Said

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3 Feb 2012

73 people have died as a result of soccer riots in Egypt's, Port Said.

Violence broke out between the fans of rival clubs Al-Ahly and Al-Masri. Fans of Al-Masri, which beat Al-Ahly 3-0, invaded the pitch and threw rocks, bottles and fireworks at the opposing soccer fans.

Doctors have revealed that some of the deaths were the result of stab wounds.

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