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Which tragic event in 2012 led to matches being played behind closed doors?

  • Cairo Stadium Fire

  • Port Said Stadium Riot

  • Alexandria Stadium Collapse

  • Giza Stadium Flood

Answer

The Port Said Stadium riot occurred on February 1, 2012, after a league match between Al Masry and Al Ahly. The tragic event resulted in 74 deaths and more than 500 injuries, leading to matches being played behind closed doors until 2017.
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