Joy turns into scandal.. Egyptian fan dances naked and investigations begin
May 17, 202524 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a scene that sparked wide controversy on social media platforms, the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, decided to urgently investigate an incident of inappropriate cheering that took place during a second division football match, where a fan was seen dancing completely naked in celebration of his team's victory, causing a wave of public and official anger and disapproval. The incident took place on Thursday evening during a match between Malyya Kafr El-Zayat Club and Tala Club, as part of the second division league, which ended with a sweeping victory for Malyya Kafr El-Zayat with a score of 5-0, bringing them closer to promotion to the professional league. However, the focus was not only on the result but on a fan who celebrated in a "shocking" manner, as a video showed him stripping completely naked and dancing enthusiastically amidst applause from some spectators in the stands, prompting Minister Sobhi to personally intervene. The Minister of Sports issued directives to the Director of the Youth and Sports Directorate in Gharbia Governorate to quickly investigate and take necessary actions regarding the "uncivilized" behavior, and tasked the Head of the Sports Sector to address the Egyptian Football Association to follow up on the situation officially. Surprisingly, the incident did not stop at online criticism but turned into a family crisis! The fan later revealed facing severe reprimand from his family, his relationship with his wife collapsing as she requested a divorce, while his daughter expressed her extreme anger, described by some as a "high price for a football obsession gone out of control." The incident quickly trended in Egypt, with a divide between those who believe the behavior deserves punishment and others who considered it as "unusual joy." Did the fan cross the boundaries of legitimate cheering? Or was it a spontaneous moment of joy that cost him dearly? Investigations and upcoming decisions will determine the outcome of this strange tale.