Versions of what happened differ dramatically between fans and officials.

Police used tear gas to disperse supporters during the clashes at an army-owned football stadium.

They say hardcore Zamalek fans were trying to get in without tickets.

Supporters, however, say the incident was sparked by authorities opening only one narrow, barbed-wire door into the stadium.

Many of the dead were crushed to death.

Once again authorities have called off Premier League fixtures until further notice

It’s just three years since 74 people died in rioting, also involving Zamalek fans, outside a football stadium in Port Said. The death sentence was passed on 20 people following this.

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