The Port Said stadium riot
In one of the worst disasters in football history, 74 people were killed and hundreds injured at a football match in Port Said Stadium in Egypt in 2012. Hear one fan's account.
In February 2012, 74 people were killed and hundreds injured at a football match in Port Said Stadium in Egypt. Although the violence started with clashes between supporters of Al-Masry and Al-Ahly, the high death toll was also blamed on the police's failure to open the stadium gates. Al-Ahly fans believe the police's actions were motivated by the club's opposition to the Egyptian regime. Aron Keller talks to journalist and Al-Ahly fan, Ahmed Sabry. The programme is a Whistledown Production.
PHOTO: Fans throwing flares at the riot police in Port Said stadium (AFP)
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