Soccer Match Chaos: 9 Injured, Egyptians Apologize to Tunisians
A soccer match between Zamalek and Tunisia's Club Africain descended into chaos yesterday, leaving nine people injured. The incident has sparked accusations of a counter-revolution and apologies from Egyptian internet users. The riot broke out during the football match, with both the 25 January Revolution Youth Coalition and the Free Peaceful Change Front blaming 'thugs' and supporters of the deposed government for the unrest. These groups often refer to pro-regime loyalists or security forces. They accused the incident of being an attempt to crush the 25 January revolution. The incident has been seen as proof of a counter-revolution by both groups. Egyptian internet users have since apologized to Tunisians, with around 60,000 joining a Facebook page titled 'Egyptians, we accept your apology'. Nine people were injured during the riot at the soccer match between Zamalek and Tunisia's Club Africain. Accusations of a counter-revolution and apologies from Egyptian internet users have followed the incident, highlighting the tensions surrounding the event.
