Former Egyptian MP Has Screaming Breakdown on TV Over Soccer Deaths
- Posted on February 2, 2012 at 12:43pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Yesterday, over 70 Egyptians died 
from the pandemonium that resulted after fans stormed the field at the end of a soccer match. Some may have reacted in anger, others in disgust. Former Egyptian National Soccer Team goalkeeper, also a former MP, Ahmed Shobair displayed those emotions and more in a screeching, emotional speech on Egyptian TV.
The Middle East translation site MEMRI captured the breakdown and provides a transcript:
Dear viewers, there are 13 dead in Port Said hospital, 11 dead in Ismailiya hospital, and 11 dead in another hospital… All this in a soccer match. There are three lying dead in the stadium. This happened in a soccer match between Egyptians and Egyptians – [the casualties are] among the supporters of Al-Ahly and of Al-Masry, as well as among the security personnel in the stadium.
People died over a soccer match. Is this the outcome we hoped for?! Is this what we wanted?! People dying in a soccer match?! In the heart of Egyptian soccer?!
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Why? Whether Al-Ahly wins or Al-Masry wins – why should there be any dead?! Why are people dying in Egypt? Because of a soccer match?! Because of crazy people?! Why?!
You can watch the incredibly moving clip below:
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Comments (63)
Dismayed Veteran
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:29pmMaybe they should try Pharaoh again. Seemed to work at one time.
Report Post »GdHUs
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 3:08pmThe Israelis aren’t laughing at that one.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 4:25pm.
Report Post »That might be the one Good Muslim that’s left………….
Concerned1
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 9:31pmI really don‘t get how some people think it’s so funny to crack jokes and make insults when people die. (SMH) It’s really not funny. If you have ever been to Egypt, you will know why this is a disgrace. I agree that Mubarek had to go, but while he was in power, this kind of thing did not happen. Maybe it’s just growing pains, but it pains me to see it. Such a pity.
Report Post »SERUM
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 10:15pmLegion is alive and well in Egypt…God bless America!
Report Post »oneillptgd
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:29pmWestern civilization began with Christianity. Women were free and equal from writings of Paul the Apostle. Jesus sets people free! Free from bondage to sin. We are given to be free moral agents. We can choose to accept this good news or develop a system with say 2000 years of success in changing lives. Say something other than information of human relationships that describe “man’s condition” not included in the Bible. Prove the success of that system of belief to set people free. Normally it requires threats of violence and demands of money or else,for psuedo peace. NO FREE THOUGHT. Just strict enforcement of social demands. The whole world enjoys what Christianity has provided through believers in Christ who established this country. Check out the Gospel. It’s good news.
Report Post »TheSoundOf Truth
Posted on February 3, 2012 at 2:25amWrong! Western Civilization began WAY before the birth and ministry of Christ. In fact, Christianity didn’t become a world-wide, accepted religion until the counsel of Nicea in 325AD. Up until then it was merely considered a “cult” that was dealt with harshly. Technically, Western Civilization began in classical greece and with the old roman republic, which is actually the framework used to create our own republic. The roman constitution, their three branches of government, etc… all are the foundation of our own government. So to say that “western civilization began” with Christianity, which did not solidify it’s own doctrine until 325 is a blatant ignorance of world history. This is not to say anything bad about Christ and Christianity as a religion; just to state the facts that Western Civ existed at least 500 years before that, and that our entire government is based on the Roman republic and the Greeks. This is also not to say the significance of the 10 commandments and the beatitudes in the formation of the ethics of our society in the late 18th century. The bible as well as ancient governments played a large role in the founding of our nation. The founding fathers were a kind of genius that we will never see again. This is why we need to listen to them and stop this big government BS. That’s what destroyed the roman republic and lead to the formation of “The Empire”…
Report Post »Valkaneer
Posted on February 3, 2012 at 10:58pm@THESOUNDOF TRUTH I think you have no real idea what your talking about. Christianity had spread all over the Rome and all over the known world far before 325 AD. Constantine legalized Christianity in 313 AD, 12 yeas before the Counsel of Nicea. The main purpose of the Counsel of Nicea was the Divinity of Christ. Everything else was secondary. You could say perhaps 325 was the first systemized Church doctrine. Peter, Paul, John and Mark layed out the Church doctrine between 50-90 ish. Clement, Ignatius and Polycarp (Church fathers) were preaching the doctrines laid out by the apostles in full over 200 yeas before the Counsel of Niciea. Christ and the Apostles gave us our doctrine not the Counsel of Niciea.
Report Post »flatdaddio
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:29pmbecause they live in a tribel environment
Report Post »MarsBarsTru7
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:14pmWhy would it be surprising to anyone that violence erupts at any function in a country which is composed mostly of Muslims? The religion mandates violence and oppression. And he’s surprised? Has he read much history? Was he paying attention during the “Arab Spring”?
You know, the guy is upset for the right reasons and I do empathize with him, but what can you tell him if he’s blind to the reason why things like that happen in his country?
Report Post »psadie
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:11pmOMG. Bring our warriors home so they aren’t subjected to this craziness from these Arabs. The screaming and yelling NEVER stops.
Report Post »no_more_harkin
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:59pmThere are so many dead because Islam breeds hatred: hatred for jews and non-muslims; hatred between Shiite and Sunni.
Report Post »Christianity: Love the Sinner, hate the sin.
Islam: Join us or die.
gemmeri
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:55pmHey, When in doubt, scream & shout. Isn’t this how the whole riot thing started anyway? We have Native American tribes that throw bottles of booze at basketball referees when they make an unpopular call & that is why there is now cyclone fencing between the bleachers & the courts. Go figure…
Report Post »mcFirst
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:50pmand they want to claim credit for the pyramids?
this proves it was ancient aliens.
Report Post »TheSoundOf Truth
Posted on February 3, 2012 at 2:26amYes yes!!! Finally someone gets it!!!!
Report Post »Bruce_Almty
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:44pmThese are just a few of the many benefits of a “transitional period to a real democratic state,” that Justice Ginsburg was referring to when praising the new realities of Egypt in her recent administration sponsored PR trip.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:36pmI hope Egypt gets some adult supervision – for their and the worlds sake
Report Post »mapgirl10
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:35pmEgypt has many problems since the Arab spring!
Report Post »JP16
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:29pmAt least he has the courage to say something about idiotic killings. Many would just try to ignore what happened and sweep it under the rug. The same mindset comes to confronting the extremists, those Muslims who want to advance out of the dark ages need to say something and not pretend that their society is perfect.
Report Post »TheObamanation
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:26pmLet’s see what happens at Occupy The Super Bowl …
Report Post »As it warms up … things will get heated here as well …
By summer … the occupy loons will be at a fever pitch …
We will see this kind of lunacy here pretty soon.
And … they will blame Bush …
KevINtampa
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:23pmYou might be right, they might blame Bush… I tend to think they will blame Snowflake, but in the end I don‘t think there’s any real difference in who they blame if it’s either Bush or Snowflake. They philosophy is still the same IMO. Anyone know what I mean?
Report Post »ConservativeCanucklehead
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:24pmIslam creates a culture of violence.
Report Post »barnsy
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:35pmWhat is with the crazy soccer fans? Violence at games in Egypt, Europe,Latin America . I dont get the rabid behavior associated with such a gay sport.One would think the audience would be “golf clapping” during the games.
Report Post »Wakeup Maggie
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:46pmbut it’s such a peaceful religion
Report Post »jas0707
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:15pmGoooooal.
Report Post »Wakeup Maggie
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:12pmIt’s about someone scream and shout! It‘s a damn cryin’ shame–that’s what it is
Report Post »Wakeup Maggie
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:16pmthat would be time
Report Post »red1
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:11pmHe would join the Tea Party if he lived in America.
Report Post »schroeder123
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:37pmTea Part. I’m one. small government, constitution, no big brother looking over my shoulder.
Report Post »Whats wrong with that ?
jblaze
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:06pmAfter a terrorist organization with links to the Muslim Brotherhood assassinated Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in October 1981, a startled world watched with wonder. How will this sudden, unexpected jolt impact world events? Will Sadat’s relatively unknown successor continue the pursuit of peace in the Middle East?
What few people realized at the time was that Hosni Mubarak had been carefully groomed to follow in the steps of his predecessor.
Anwar Sadat recruited Mubarak to be his vice president in April 1975, two years after the general had won praise for drawing up a successful air campaign that was used against Israel during the Yom Kippur War.
At Sadat’s funeral, Mubarak boldly stated, “I declare that we will honor all international charters, treaties and commitments which Egypt has concluded. Our hands will not cease to push the wheel of peace in pursuance of the mission of a departed leader.”
Two years earlier, Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to officially recognize the State of Israel. It was Sadat who made the historic peace pact with Israel. But it was Mubarak who honored that agreement and maintained the peace for three decades.
Is it any wonder why so many Israelis hold Hosni Mubarak in such high regard? Mubarak is the primary reason Israel has cut military spending and reduced its troop presence along the Egyptian border—even as Egypt’s militarily establishment has grown to be one of the strongest in the Arab world.
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Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:20pmBarry will stand Fully behind the Muslims when the SHTF. He will stand proudly with his buds the Muslim Brotherhood. Nice history lesson but those days are over.
Report Post »theshovel
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:06pmThis Shobair guy might be the only sane person left in egypt
Report Post »Tal-El
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:04pmIt’s because they have yet to win a single battle against any non-Muslim force since the siege of Vienna in the 15 hundreds… A lot of frustration can build up over five centuries, especially since their religion promises them a win every time. So they take it out on us and each other in equal measure.
Report Post »Whitehouse Mouse
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:04pmWell if you allowed people an outlet for their passions, ie: dating, rock & roll, chances for young men and women to socialize, etc, etc, instead of that damned hard line religious cult where EVERYTHING is forbidden if it does not include killing Jews, then maybe your young men wouldn’t get so freaked out so easily.
Report Post »W@nd@
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:04pmhate sport= soccer
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:02pmWWMD?
Abuse little boys. Browbeat Women. Murder your neighbor.
Report Post »netmail
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 12:59pmTwo sides fighting and even the police joined in the killing. Equal opportunity murderers in their world. Hard to pick a side to root for so I guess I will root for them all. Together, they’re getting the job done.
Report Post »wbaranowski
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 12:59pmBecause you are out of control savages?
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