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Al Ahly Coach Manuel Jose © Reuters

Jose wants out of Egypt



After being beaten by thugs just days ago Al Ahly Coach Jose has asked to be let out of his contract SuperSport has found out. The Coach is said to be preparing for departure to Portugal where he is contemplating retiring from coaching period.

"Life is too short and I need to reevaluate my life" said the Coach firmly.

Meanwhile the rest of Egypt and football fans all over the world are still in shock over the violence that claimed 74 lives two nights ago.

Saied Abd El Hafez Al Ahly's Director told SuperSport " it was the worst day in all of my life". Meanwhile Amr Zaki the Zamalek Star warned that he would no longer play Football under these conditions. El Masry player Mahmoud Abdel Hakim says that he feels so ashamed of what happened .

Virtually in tears he whispered " I cant face any one , I hate football, I feel so depressed ". Fellow team member Ehab Elmasry was just as remorseful and offered an apology to all of Egypt especially the families of the victims.

Current Petroject and former Al Ahly player Eslam Elshatter said El Masry fans were just brutal " they killed 74 young men and that is not what football is about ".

Clashes continued with security forces throughout the night. More to come.

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