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Future of Egypt’s rhythmic gymnastics at stake after doping positives
The national team came first in the championship, ahead of South Africa and Algeria, respectively.

Egyptian clubs sign $69m worth of foreign players in last 2 years
The 2018/2019 season was unprecedented for Egypt in terms of spending, after Turki Al Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Entertainment (GEA), invested $5m in Pyramids FC.

COVID-19 affects Egypt sporting clubs
Zamalek SC opens door to membership renewal through Fawry starting June

Egypt’s youngest club president aspires to FIFA top post
‘I find it easier to talk to coaches and players, since there is not an age gap between us,’ says Raslan

Zaha speaks out after online racial abuse
“It isn’t enough to just say no to racism. We need action, we need education, things need to change,” Zaha said.

Manchester City two-year UEFA ban lifted
CAS ruled that the Manchester City did not disguise equity funding as sponsorship contributions, but did fail to cooperate with UEFA authorities.

Egypt sporting clubs offer promotions, discounts amid COVID-19
Hotel for Heliopolis Club members over 60 under construction at estimated cost of EGP 20m, members donate EGP 1.2m to low salary employees, says Elsonbaty

Orange and LaLiga are bringing back to Egypt a new experience for all Spanish LaLiga football fans
“HareefLaLiga” platform provides LaLiga’s fans with all the news and updates of the Spanish football league

Al Ahly resumes activities after 3-month hiatus
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) five-member normalisation committee confirmed that the league would resume, though there have been doubts as to whether this will happen as many clubs oppose the decision.

Saudi PIF closes in on Newcastle United acquisition
London-based newspaper, The Daily Mail, noted that the Premier League officials are preparing to announce the new deal after they agreed to its completion.

Egypt to host World Handball Championship on time despite COVID-19: EHF President
Our national team is able to achieve distinguished results, says Hisham Nasr

2021 World Handball Championship venues will be completed by October: Sports Minister
Weekly meetings between Sports Minister and organizing committee of championship to ensure event’s success

Sports activities to resume under precautionary measures: Youth, Sports Ministry
During a press conference on Monday, Sobhi said all clubs will gradually resume their activities with the necessary precautionary measures in place from 1 July, to fully open 15 July. He added that all restaurants and cafes inside clubs will, however, remain closed.

Egypt allocates EGP 62m to establish youth centres in most needy villages
Total of 21 youth centres established as part of 2020/21 investment plan, says Ashraf Sobhy

CAF launches challenge raising COVID-19 awareness
Egypt’s former skipper Ahmed Hassan joins challenge to curb spread of virus

CAF draws timeline for resumed continental championships amid COVID-19
The move came after CAF announced two proposals to resume the two competitions, in light of the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

5 Al Ahly players likely to leave this summer
Swiss coach Weiler looks to shore up club’s main positions with new signings

My experience in Zamalek remains positive, despite crises: Ricardinho
Despite his fairly minimal number of appearances, he remains on the minds of Zamalek fans, especially after his dispute with Gamal Hamza.

Salah did not pressure administration to include players on team: Ghazal
I do not differentiate between Al Ahly and Zamalek, but would focus on the technical offer

I intend to run for Egyptian Volleyball Federation chairmanship election: Abdel Dayem
‘Failure to reach Tokyo Olympics was a downfall,’ says federation executive director

European football set to restart despite coronavirus
Dates have been established for return of major European leagues behind closed doors

Messi donates €0.5m to hospitals in Argentina to fight COVID-19
In April, Messi and his Barcelona teammates reduced their salary by 70% to ensure the club’s staff continued receiving 100% of their salary

UEFA medical chief says football season resumption “definitely possible”
Meyer’s remarks have stood against the opinion from Michel D’Hooghe, the UEFA medical chief’s counterpart from FIFA, who said he was “very skeptical”

Football leagues slowly stall in time of COVID-19
Argentine, Dutch leagues cancelled, heavy losses expected across major European leagues

Will Egypt bid again to host 2030 FIFA World Cup?
Egypt failed to collect any votes in its previous bid to organise 2010 World Cup

‘Make the best of crisis’:Al Ahly raises social responsibility amid quarantine life
Sporting clubs are not exempted from these measures, and as part of its social responsibility, Al Ahly, headed by Mahmoud El Khatib, has also taken precautions and preventive measures. These measures have been taken to ensure the safety of Al Ahly family, and include a lockdown of the club’s three branches.

Safety comes first: how did coronavirus affect Egyptian sports?
Winners, losers of sport suspension, delay of Tokyo Olympics

Sports Ministry achieves EGP 1.8bn returns from investment projects
Recent amendments to Sports Law has encouraged investors to inject money into sector: Sobhy

Brazilian football stadiums transformed into hospitals to treat coronavirus patients
The authorities in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, have confirmed that they will accommodate 2,000 hospital beds to the Pacaembu Stadium and the Anhembi convention centre over the next few weeks.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Egyptian Premier League cancellation seems inevitable
Major clubs face financial losses, small clubs to suffer