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The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
James Dorsey’s blog The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer looks at the intersection of soccer and politics. Dorsey’s been scribbling furiously since the terrible violence in Port Said.
The scene inside the stadium at Port Said on Thursday morning. (BBC Video)
James Dorsey’s blog The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer looks at the intersection of soccer and politics.
Dorsey’s been scribbling furiously since the terrible violence in Port Said.
Marco Werman speaks with Dorsey about what’s behind the violence and perhaps the reaction or lack of it by Egyptian authorities.