By Chris Wright

Right. Straight off the bat, Pies would like to clarify that we're not saying this is 100% definitely the design for Arsenal's new home kit for 2012/13.

What we are saying is that this mock-up has been drafted by Arsenalinsider, who have a decent hit-rate on these sorts of things and who are also claiming to have been privy to a photo of the actual design courtesy of a deepthroat informant in the Nike camp and that they are willing to stand by their reproduction 'such is the strength of belief in their source'.

Egypt head coach Bob Bradley and his team are scheduled to open their qualifying campaign for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Feb. 29, but that could be pushed back after the Egyptian Federation requested a postponement.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that its road match against Central African Republic be postponed due to the events that transpired in Port Said last Wednesday.

The recent upheaval following a club match in Egypt that left 74 people dead and more than a thousand others injured could have easily convinced Bob Bradley to pack up his things and return to the comfort of the United States.

Instead, the former U.S. national team coach and current Egypt national team coach reportedly remains committed to his job while doing his part in the rebuilding of a nation.

Daryl and Taylor discuss John Terry and the England captaincy, plus Taylor interviews veteran journalist James Dorsey, who goes in-depth about about the tragic events in Egypt.

Besides the human loss, it is sad that the attention of the world on African football during a great tournament as the African Cup of Nations, is drawn away by the game, to the catastrophe that happened in Egypt.I am certain that this is not what Egypt is about, with its great people and fans, and it is not what African football is about.

Besides the human loss, it is sad that the attention of the world on African football during a great tournament as the African Cup of Nations, is drawn away by the game, to the catastrophe that happened in Egypt.I am certain that this is not what Egypt is about, with its great people and fans, and it is not what African football is about.

A weekend for remembrance The Premier League and Football League are enthralling, wonderful spectacles, but sometimes a greater force overtakes our love for all things football. On Wednesday afternoon, 80 people went to a football match in Egypt to support their team. They could never know that they would never come home.

A weekend for remembrance The Premier League and Football League are enthralling, wonderful spectacles, but sometimes a greater force overtakes our love for all things football. On Wednesday afternoon, 80 people went to a football match in Egypt to support their team. They could never know that they would never come home.

I bet Bob Bradley had not anticipated this when he took over as coach of the Pharaohs last year. Needless to say, it is very sad what happened in Egypt earlier this week.

A league match pitting rivals Al-Masry and Al-Ahly at Port Said turned tragic when 73 fans were killed when violence broke out after Al-Masry 3-1 win.

Since its founding in 1907, Al Ahly S.C. has been known as ‘the people's club,' representing resistance against the many forms of colonialism that have long plagued the African continent. Initially the first sporting club to allow Egyptians to join, Al Ahly remains the most popular of Egyptian teams, wearing to this day the red kits that honour the pre-colonial Egyptian flag.

We thought it'd be appropriate to spend a few minutes of today to send our thoughts and prayers out to the families of Egypt's football tragedy last night. Contrary to popular beliefs, we all know that football shouldn't be a matter of life and death. Lives can't be taken away out of one's anger at the scoreline of a match.

A picture speaks a thousand words. This photo, circulating Thursday afternoon of former U.S. National Team coach Bob Bradley who is now in charge of the Egyptian National side, proves that point. The new Egyptian National Team coach was so moved by yesterday's tragedy in Egypt where 74 people were killed and a thousand were [.

74 killed and over hundreds were injured when politics mixed with football in violent fashion last night in Port Said... I'm not quite sure what to say about this as it's one of the most insane things I've ever seen, so below is what the Daily Mail wrote about the incident. After Al-Masry beat Al-Ahly, [.

By Eric Beard

Today, along with his wife Lindsay, Bob Bradley joined the thousands of mourners in Cairo's Sphinx Square to express his sympathy to the victims and families affected by the clash between rival fans of Al-Ahly and Al-Masry in the Egyptian city of Port Said.

The violence at Port Said last night has generated enormous commentary on twitter, and a beginning of media coverage of varying quality. One of the best summaries came last night at The Lede blog of New York Times it's quality largely due to the fact that it is composed of the tweets and videos generated on the ground in Egypt.

The violence at Port Said last night has generated enormous commentary on twitter, and a beginning of media coverage of varying quality. One of the best summaries came last night at The Lede blog of New York Times it's quality largely due to the fact that it is composed of the tweets and videos generated on the ground in Egypt.

""Football can go to hell if this is the situation.""
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Those were the words of Al-Ahly's star player Mohamed Aboutrika in the wake of the tragedy in Port Said, calling for the Egyptian league to be suspended indefinitely. "Crowds are dying in front of us, and there aren't any police or security forces," he said.

""Football can go to hell if this is the situation.""
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Those were the words of Al-Ahly's star player Mohamed Aboutrika in the wake of the tragedy in Port Said, calling for the Egyptian league to be suspended indefinitely. "Crowds are dying in front of us, and there aren't any police or security forces," he said.

Fan violence in football can pave the way for devastating consequences sometimes and this was exactly what happened in Egypt last night. At least 73 people were killed after Al-Masry defeated Al-Ahly 3-1 at the Cairo stadium with more than 1,000 injured in the stampede.

Sigh.

First of all, the Arsenal Offside would like to place its thoughts to the victims from today's awful turn of events in Egypt. A truly disheartening experience. Some things are bigger than football, and this was definitely one of them.

Typical Arsenal. A few days after a great comeback victory, a victory that had the potential to help turn our season around and put us on the right track (granted, it was a poor Villa side), we draw against an insipid Bolton side that is currently languishing around the relegation zone.

Languagecaster's ggod, bad and ugly: a side doing well in both the English Cup competitions, a bizarre situation for women's football in the USA and tragic events in Egypt.

A few hours ago, following a 3-1 home win over top ranked Al-Ahly, fans of Al-Masry stormed the field and attacked fans of rival Al-Ahly. According to Al Jazeera news, the Muslim Brotherhood claims that the attacks were instigated by anti-Islamic supporters of toppled Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak.

At least 73 people have been killed and over 1,000 injured after violence erupted at the final whistle of an Egyptian Premier League game between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly.

"This is not football. This is a war and people are dying in front of us. There is no movement and no security and no ambulances," Ahli player and Egypt star Mohamed Abou Treika told his club's television channel.

Tragic news is coming out of Egypt following today's match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly in Port Said, Egypt. After Al-Masry won the match, 3-1, its fans invaded the pitch, forcing Al-Ahly players to flee to the locker room, where they became trapped. Apparently, Al-Ahly Ultras took to the pitch too, and the long, violent history between the two clubs was extended.

The death toll is currently mounting tragically in Egypt after a pitch invasion and fire hit Al Masri's stadium in Port Said on the back of a massive upset over Al Ahly less than one hour ago. One AP report has it at seven, while another less than 15 minutes later shows it at 35. And yet another moments later at 40.

The death toll is currently mounting tragically in Egypt after a pitch invasion and fire hit Al Masri's stadium in Port Said on the back of a massive upset over Al Ahly less than one hour ago. One AP report has it at seven, while another less than 15 minutes later shows it at 35. And yet another moments later at 40.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush has escaped serious injury after being involved in a serious car crash in Egypt. Rushie was in Cairo to official open a new LFC Academy and Soccer School, and during a sightseeing trip to the pyramids, his car was hit by another vehicle and crashed into a wall.

Tunisia The team to beat at Africa Cup of Nations 2012? is a post from: Just Football

My latest African football column for FourFourTwo looks at Tunisia and whether they are the team to beat at this year's AFCON:

For a team that could just as easily be sitting at home watching on TV, they made a pretty good start.

One year on: Egyptian football after the revolution is a post from: Just Football

January 25th 2011. One year ago today, the revolution began. Making his debut for Just Football, Adam Moustafa reports on the changes to Egyptian football in the year since:

Prior to the Egyptian revolution, football was one of the main sources of bliss for Egyptians.

Neymar in action against the 'old enemy'

The Argentine Football Association has announced a friendly versus Brazil on 9th June.
The rivals are scheduled to meet in the MetLife stadium in New Jersey but the Brazilian Football Confederation have yet to confirm the fixture.
Brazil are next in action in February when their opponents could be Egypt (again to be confirmed).

The Arab Football Spring - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The performances of the North African national football sides in 2011 have reflected the political actions of the Arab Spring.

The failure of Egypt, the champions of the past three tournaments, to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations (ACN), alongside the absence of regional heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria, has thrown the tournament wide open.

If only Bob Bradley knew...

Onward...

With Estudiantes Tecos about to wrap up there season and facing a budget-balancing puzzle, the US's prodigal poacher south of the border is headed north out of town.

TSG has confirmed that the 2010 World Cup vet will join Club Santos Laguna (where former US coach Bob Bradley was said to be in talks about their head role before taking the Egypt job) after the conclusion of Mexican Apertura playoff final series Sunday.

Lucas Leiva's impressive form during 2011 saw him crowned the North-West's Premier League Player of the Year on Monday night.
The Brazilian scooped the award at an MBNA sponsored ceremony held at Lancashire County Cricket Club in Manchester.
The gong was in recognition of excellence both on and off the pitch.

In further efforts to kill time before the MLS Final this Sunday, I'll now be doing a general round up of stuff going on with the league, and with American soccer as a whole. There's actually been a fair amount of stuff going on.

US FRIENDLIES: In the past week, the US met with France and Slovenia, coming out of the two matches with a win and a loss.

Terry sailed calmly through the storm... if only it was as easy off the pitch: Oliver Holt opinion

The last time it was like this for John Terry, the last time he knew all the cameras were on him and only him as he walked out at Wembley, was 18 months ago. He stood in the tunnel before that game against Egypt, not at the head of the team but reduced to the ranks, shifting nervously in the England line-up.

African Cup of Nations 2012: New Cote d'Ivoire Home Kit is a post from: Just Football

More from PUMA's African football 2012 kit launch now on Just Football, with a look at the new Côte d'Ivoire home kit. Undoubtedly one of the favourites for the African Cup of Nations 2012 in a few months time considering the absence of other big names such as Nigeria, Cameroon and Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire will be hoping this will be the kit that sees the Elephants finally cement their as yet unsecured position as one of Africa's best international sides of the last decade.

Egypt vs Brazil 2011 Highlights 0-2 Video Goals Friendly Jonas is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Egypt vs Brazil 2011 Highlights 0-2 Video Goals Friendly Jonas is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Egypt vs Brazil 2011 Score and result:- Egypt vs Brazil 0-2 ( Jonas*2) Doha, Qatar- 14 November, 2011- International soccer friendly Bob Bradley's first game in charge of the Egyptian national football team ends [.

Egypt vs Brazil 2011 Highlights 0-2 Video Goals Friendly Jonas is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Egypt vs Brazil 2011 Highlights 0-2 Video Goals Friendly Jonas is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Egypt vs Brazil 2011 Score and result:- Egypt vs Brazil 0-2 ( Jonas*2) Doha, Qatar- 14 November, 2011- International soccer friendly Bob Bradley's first game in charge of the Egyptian national football team ends [.

Bob Bradley -- AP photoBy Charlie Corr
ESPNChicago.com
Former Chicago Fire head coach Bob Bradley, coaching for the first time since his tenure with the U.S. National Team, saw his Egyptian national team debut end in a 2-0 loss to Brazil on Monday in Doha, Qatar.
Brazilian forward Jonas netted goals in the 39th and 59th minutes to pace his side past Egypt.

When discussing the best coach in the history of Major League Soccer the conversation certainly includes Bruce Arena and Sigi Schmid. Today, Arena earned his 3rd Coach of Year award with Schmid being a solid second. All three voting categories had Arena as first, Schmid as second and Peter Vermes as third for the 2011 award.