Tag:FIFA

“I was told to change my name to play professionally”: the plight of Egyptian Christians in football

By Maryse Godden - New Statesman - The impact of years of heightened religious tension between Copts and Muslims is evident even from Egypt’s...

‘Coptic Solidarity’ Organization Claims Egypt Discriminates Against Coptic Athletes

‘Coptic Solidarity’ Organization Claims Egypt Discriminates Against Coptic AthletesBy Egyptian StreetsAugust 25, 2016 Non-profit organization Coptic Solidarity has filed formal complaints with the International Olympic...

Coptic Solidarity Files Complaints with the IOC and FIFA Regarding Egypt’s Religious Discrimination Against Copts in Athletics

Coptic Solidarity Files Complaints with the IOC and FIFA Regarding Egypt’s Religious Discrimination Against Copts in AthleticsFor Immediate Release(Washington, DC) August 24, 2016Coptic Solidarity...