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Zamalek ends Ahly’s long unbeaten streak

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Patrice Carteron tactics give Zamalek a huge win over the life’s long rival Al Ahly. Egyptian Premier League leader Al Ahly lost to its bitter rival Zamalek in Cairo derby, with a score of 3-1 at the International Cairo Stadium in Cairo on Saturday. Al Ahly entered the match with a 20-game unbeaten streak in which they won 18 games and drawn twice. The streak came to an end as Zamalek players skilfully managed to lead the game in the way their coach Patrice Carteron wanted and that was to leave the possession to Al Ahly players but capitalise on the least of chances. Moreover, Zamalek’s goalkeeper Abogabal showed a noticeable performance during the game. Patrice Carteron knew how Al Ahly game was of a great importance to his players’ morale. So, he rested some key players in the match before Al Ahly against Masr team which resulted in a draw 0-0. The defending champions had more chances but Zamalek players were more decisive in their chances scoring their first goal in the 13 t...

Barcelona vs Bayern: End of era

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  During the match, the great Lionel Messi turned his back, head to the ground out of despair or maybe out of shame. That was after the seventh goal in the match that ended with a stunning 8-2 score for Bayern Munich in the quarter finals of the 2020 Champions League.                  Barcelona was stunned with a performance from Bayern Munich that was unprecedented. Barcelona’s players were almost standing not knowing how to deal with the speed and agility   of Bayern Munich’s players, it was as if they were dreaming hoping that this dream would end soon. Bayern Munich team showed a great attacking style and some eagerness to win whereas Barcelona’s players displayed not the slightest perseverance.   Not even in the wildest imagination of anybody this scenario was present.  That was normal due to the aura surrounding Barcelona’s team and also for its great history. Barcelona is renowned for its rich history a...

Usual scene on Cairo roads; Eight injured in traffic collision

  Eight people were injured and seven vehicles  were severely burned in a traffic collision on Saturday, which happened on Cairo's Ring Road according to the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Fortunately, no deaths were reported, the Health Ministry said, adding that the injured were immediately transferred to Al Bank Al Ahly Hospital. The injuries varied from fractures, bruises and burns. There was a number of videos shared on social media of the accident that showed an immense fire and a heavy cloud of smoke in a usual scene on Cairo's roads. Earlier, in July a pipeline leaked on Ismalia Road leading to a massive fire and the injury of 17 people.  A report in June 2020 by the Central Agency of Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) showed a 17.8% increase in road accidents in Egypt. Moreover, the main cause of road accidents was human error, accounting for 79.7% followed by technical defects in vehicles accounting for 13.5 %, the report continued. There are laws in th...