73 Dead After Egyptian Soccer Match Turns Violent

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, NPR

The worst soccer violence in Egypt's history left 73 dead and many more were wounded Wednesday, according to the official count. Clashes broke out at the end of a match in the city of Port Said, located at the northern entrance to the Suez Canal.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, February 1, 2012