FIFA donates money to Egypt disaster victims
Reuters - Tuesday 07 February 2012, 17:20
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 football
match in Port Said between Al-Masry and Cairo-based Al Ahli.
"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 Ahli.
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.