2) Port Said Stadium – Port Said‚ Egypt (Death Toll: 74)
In February of 2012, a riot broke out at the Port Said Stadium during the Egyptian League fixture between Al Masri and Al Ahly, leading to the death of 74 people with another 500 seriously injured.
Reports say supporters of Al-Masri, who were playing at home, attacked players and fans of the visiting Al Ahly with dangerous weapons, including knives‚ swords, and stones.
The Egyptian authorities charged 73 people with various crimes relating to the tragedy. Ten persons were sentenced to death‚ 37 others received prison sentences, and 26 were acquitted.
Egypt’s Health Minister described it as the biggest single disaster in the country’s football history, and in the aftermath of the incident, the government shut down the domestic league for two years.
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