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41 | Ultras | Part l

41 | Ultras | Part l

FromSports Explains the World


41 | Ultras | Part l

FromSports Explains the World

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Amidst the protests that swept through Egypt during the Arab Spring, an unlikely group helped tip the scales towards Democracy – soccer fans. The Ultras Ahlawy were hardcore supporters of the Cairo-based football club, Al Ahly. They were also effective in the fight to oust Egypt’s leaders. But after the attempted revolution, pro-government forces took their revenge on The Ultras in a violent attack inside the Port Said soccer stadium. In the end, dozens were killed. Reporter Kieran Morris tells the story of when sports and politics collide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
May 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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