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Egypt’s top scorer in assault trial
CAIRO: Egypt’s all-time top goal-scorer Hossam Hassan will go on trial for allegedly assaulting a government photographer during clashes after a match involving
Published on: Jul 14, 2016, 11:02:26 IST
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CAIRO: Egypt’s all-time top goal-scorer Hossam Hassan will go on trial for allegedly assaulting a government photographer during clashes after a match involving his club, a court official said. Scuffles broke out on Friday between players of Al-Masry and Ghazl el-Mahalla, following their 2-2 draw in a league match. Hassan was filmed apparently attacking a photographer who was working for the interior ministry as he was taking pictures of the clashes. The video appears to show Hassan chasing the photographer across the pitch then punching him in the head.
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