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Colombia fans celebrate as they gather before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Colombia and Greece. After the 3-0 win, nine Colombians died in the alcohol-fueled postgame parties.

Why Colombia’s capital is cracking down on alcohol after World Cup deaths

Sports

In Colombia, World Cup celebrations turned rowdy — and deadly. Nine deaths and widespread arrests led some cities to ban alcohol while Colombia is playing, which has saved lives but devastated some businesses.In Colombia, World Cup celebrations turned rowdy — and deadly. Nine deaths and widespread arrests led some cities to ban alcohol while Colombia is playing, which has saved lives but devastated some businesses.

Israeli soccer team trying to get handle on racism among fans

VIDEO: Conspiracy theories run deep over cause of deadly Egypt soccer riot

South Africa tightens security for the World Cup

Development & Education

Israeli Soccer Team Clamping Down on Violence and Racism

Conflict & Justice
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Will Racist Soccer Hooligans Tarnish Euro 2012?

The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship will kick off a week from today. Normally it’s a cause for celebration, but concerns that some racist fans in the host countries of Poland and the Ukraine will harm black and Asian fans and players have dominated any discussion about the tournament. Is racism really that entrenched in […]

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From the Stadium to the Streets, Why a Soccer Riot has Turned Political

Sports

Anchor Marco Werman talks with journalist Magdi Abdelhadi in Cairo about ongoing violence in Egypt. The unrest was sparked off Wednesday night when a brawl after a soccer match in Port Said left 74 people dead.

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Egyptian Unrest After Soccer Violence

Conflict & Justice

Marco Werman talks with reporter Ursula Lindsey in Cairo about reaction there, after clashes at a soccer stadium yesterday in the city of Port Said left more than 70 people dead.

Top of the Hour: Soccer Riots in Egypt, Morning Headlines

Emergency meetings of the cabinet and parliament have been called in Egypt after riots at a football match left at least 74 people dead. Supporters of the local team from Port Said, al-Masri are accused of attacking fans from the Cairo al-Ahli team. Hanan Zenini who works for al-Ahli believes the violence was planned.

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