Zamalek files formal complaint against referees committee after derby defeat
Zamalek's board, led by president Hussein Labib, has decided to lodge a formal complaint with the Egyptian Football Association against the main referees committee. The club is protesting refereeing decisions in its derby against rivals Al Ahly, which it lost.
Why it matters
The Cairo derby is among the most-watched fixtures in Arab football, and refereeing disputes there often become a matter of wide public debate. The impact of the complaint will depend on how the football association handles it.
Background
Al Ahly and Zamalek are the two biggest clubs in Egyptian football, and their meeting, known as the Cairo derby, draws huge public and media attention. Refereeing decisions in the match often spark debate, and the Egyptian Football Association oversees referees through its referees committee.
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- Al Ahly beat Zamalek 2-0 in 133rd Cairo derby
- Zamalek files formal complaint against referees committee after derby defeat
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