Egypt's ruling military council has announced three days of national mourning following the deaths of at least 74 people in clashes between rival football fans in the city of Port Said, RFE/RL reported.
The February 1 violence is being described as the worst case of soccer violence ever in Egypt, and the deadliest worldwide since 1996.
The head of the world football governing body, FIFA, Sepp Blatter, called the Egypt bloodshed "a black day for football," adding that he is "shocked and saddened."
The violence, which included fans rushing the field, clashes and stampedes, followed an Egyptian league match between Al-Masry, the home team in the Mediterranean city of Port Said, and Al-Ahly, one of Egypt’s most popular teams based in Cairo.
Authorities said some of those killed were stabbed, but apparently most of the victims were crushed in the stampede.
Interior Minister Muhamed Ibrahim said 47 people had been arrested already and the search for suspects continued.
Immediately before the violence, the Port Said squad had upset the team from Cairo.
The Egyptian Interior Ministry said at least 74 people were confirmed dead, including one police officer, and 248 people injured, 14 of them police.
