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Fans charged over Egypt’s deadliest football riot have protested their innocence at the opening of their trial, turning their anger on police widely believed to have helped in the killing of 75 members of a rival club.

The number of people killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces in the wake of a deadly football riot rose to 11 today, security officials said, as demonstrations continued in Cairo.

The number of people killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces in the wake of a deadly football riot rose to eight today, security officials said, as demonstrations continued in Cairo.

The number of protesters killed in clashes with security forces in the wake of a deadly football riot in Egypt has risen to seven, security officials said today.

Three people have been shot dead in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters angry over a football match riot that left 74 dead.

Two protesters have been shot dead in clashes with Egyptian police in Suez, the first to die in demonstrations that followed a football match riot that left 74 dead.

Anger over a deadly soccer riot erupted in fresh clashes that injured nearly 400 people yesterday as security forces fired tear gas at fans and other protesters who accused police of failing to stop the bloodshed.

Many Egyptians are blaming police and the ruling military for failing to prevent riots at a football match that left 74 people dead.

Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose spoke of his sense of helplessness after watching his club’s fans die in front of him.

FIFA today demanded a full report into the violence at match in Egypt last night that left more than 70 people dead.

At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans invaded the pitch in the Egyptian seaside city of Port Said, following an upset victory by the home team over the country’s top club.

At least 73 people have died in clashes after a football match in Egypt, state TV says.

Middlesbrough midfielder Mohamed Shawky has admitted he is keen to leave the club as soon as possible.

DEFENDER Curtis Davies moved to Aston Villa in what could be a potential club-record deal as manager Martin O’Neill made his final moves to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closed.

Middlesbrough are hoping to seal the signing of Egyptian international midfielder Mohamed Shawky before the transfer window closes.

Steve Bruce could make further additions to his Birmingham squad after finally securing Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly for £3m yesterday.

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce believes new signing Hossam Ghaly has the technique, hunger and aggression to be a major asset in the fight for Barclays Premier League survival.

Birmingham have completed the signing of Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly for a fee of £3million, subject to a successful application for a work permit.

FOOTBALL may well be the universal language but sometimes things can get lost in translation.

SAUDI ARABIA super striker Talal Al-Meshal has accused German doctors of deliberately releasing false information about his fitness so he would be left out of his side’s World Cup squad.