Fifa donate $250 000 to Egypt victims
Fifa are to donate $250 000 to the families of the victims of last week's Egyptian stadium disaster in which 74 people were killed after violence flared at a soccer match in Port Said between Al-Masry and Cairo-based Al Ahly.
"I stated after the tragedy that this day was a black day for football. I'm still very shocked by what happened. Many of the victims were so young," Fifa president Sepp Blatter said in a statement.
"They were also a crucial support for their families, who now need help. The football community, including Fifa, must assist its Egyptian brothers and sisters."
Fifa said the sum would be paid into a charity account opened by Al Ahly.
At least 1 000 people were also injured in the violence when fans invaded the pitch after Al-Masry's victory on February 2. Most of the deaths were among people trampled in the crush of the panicking crowd, while others fell or were thrown from terraces.