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Egypt clubs protest Football Association decision to cover costs of COVID-19 tests
EFA has so far been covering costs of such tests, but many clubs claim financial hardship

Zamalek ready with striking force against Esperance Tunis
The White Knights are scheduled to hold their first training session in Tunisia, Thursday, before taking part in their final training on Friday, at the stadium of Rades.

Liverpool, Chelsea to face off in fiery Premier League climax
The first match on Thursday will be between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at 20:00, at the Hawthornes Stadium. West Brom currently rank second to last in the table with 17 points, while Everton is in 7th place with 43 points.

Messi serves as bright spot in Barcelona’s disastrous season
Argentine maestro shines in what may be his last days with Spanish side

Liverpool star Mo Salah reportedly invests in UK real estate
Egyptian player apparently launched 2 companies during past 12 months

Mo Salah may leave Liverpool next summer: Reports
Liverpool wants to sign new high-level players next summer, with several current players in team look set to leave

ISSF World Cup Shotgun success is new achievement for Egypt: Sports Minister
Tournament starts on 22 February and will last until 5 March

Suspension of Egyptian Handball Federation’s chief stirs controversy in sports community
Hisham Nasr was suspended for 12 months for breaking COVID-19 quarantine rules

Australian Open win is springboard for Djokovic’s year
Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said that the Melbourne Park victory would put wind in his sails for the rest of the year

Liverpool’s Mo Salah continues goal-scoring streak
Salah has scored 7 goals in last 7 games with Liverpool in all competitions

Paris Saint-Germain’s Mbappé grabs ‘king of records’ title
French forward Kylian Mbappé grabbed the spotlight during Barcelona’s match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), after scoring three goals against the Catalan team.

Tokyo Olympics holds handball draw
The Tokyo Olympic Games has held the draw for the handball tournament next summer, following the major sporting event’s delay from last year.

Olympiacos put hope on Koka as they face PSV Eindhoven in Europa League
Elneny’s Arsenal face difficult confrontation against Portugal’s Benfica

Turning youth centres into investment projects is fruitful public-private partnership: Sports Ministry
Initiative applied in 200 youth centres across 23 governorates and saw proceeds of EGP 1.34bn

Usufruct period for youth centres should be increased: Investor
Initial cost of Al-Hayah Resort in Fayoum governorate was EGP 18m, and COVID-19 caused major losses, says Ahmed Sayed

Board of Trustees proposed to manage Saray Al-Qubba Youth Center: Chairperson
Centre aims to collect EGP 40m from membership fees

GLOBALink | Australian Open becomes spectator-free amid rising local COVID concern
Starting Saturday the Australian Open has become spectator-free, as host state Victoria entered the five-day lockdown to curb rising COVID cases in the community. While matches will continue to be played as scheduled, the groundbreaking decision to allow spectators inside the stadium will be temporarily halted, disappointing thousands of fans, players, and staff here at …

Saudi Arabia’s small cities see sports boom ahead of 1st Basketball tournament for women
GCC country to hold first Basketball tournament for Saudi women in late February

Who will clinch 17th Club World Cup title in Qatar?
Germany’s Bayern Munich seek sixth trophy this season, while Mexico’s Tigres UANL dream of making history

Sport academies: Investments that challenge football’s popularity
National Project for Talent and Olympic Champions aims to build base of talented athletes in Egypt who will go on to become mainstay of national teams

GLOBALink | A Kung Fu master dedicated to promoting Tai Chi around the world
Inventor of a simplified form of shadowboxing called “Shadow Tai Chi”, is dedicated to spreading Chinese martial arts culture to the world

Olympic torch unveiled in one-year countdown to Beijing 2022
Countdown to Beijing 2022: Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2021 shows a countdown display at the Beijing Olympic Park in Beijing, capital of China.

Egyptian sports in 2021
Local sports clubs receive financial support from the authorities and the government, several universities in the country have sports faculties, and millions of Egyptians watch the competition on TV screens and in stadiums

Egypt’s Al Ahly looks for new global glory against Qatar’s Al Duhail in Club World Cup
Al Ahly coach Mosimane has prepared strike force to win, club President Al-Khatib eases pressure on players

GLOBALink | Xi takes lead in bolstering Winter Olympic Games, Beijing 2022 preparations
Just before the one-year countdown to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, all competition venues have been completed.

Soft power, investment, and tourism promotion: Egypt transforms into hosting hub for major tournaments
Country is set to organise and host 31 major tournaments in 2021

Egypt successfully implemented medical plan for World Handball Championship: Health Minister
About 30,000 PCR tests performed on teams, delegations participating in tournament

Scandinavian final at World Men’s Handball Championship on Sunday
Denmark seeks to retain title for second consecutive time, while Sweden searches for long-awaited success

Basketball in Egypt moves towards investment
Egyptian Basketball Federation plans to establish joint-stock company for sports investment: Board member Mohamed Fathy

Egypt to host 31 countries at ISSF World Cup Shotgun in February
Egypt has become one of best attractions for international sporting events, says Sports Minister