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Aboutrika protest sparks warning

Aboutrika protest sparks warning

27 January 2008 - 23:45

Egypt midfielder Mohamed Aboutrika has been warned for making a political statement during his team's Africa Cup of Nations match on Saturday.

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    A top Confederation of African Football (Caf) official said.



    "A letter has been written to him."



    "It gives him a strong warning over the message on his undershirt on Saturday."



    Aboutrika was protesting against Isreal's 10-day blockade of Hamas ruled territory.


    Written by pascal1978




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