Choubir to Echorouk: “I paid a visit to Algeria, the country of glorious Martyrs, and I am not afraid of attacks”

The renowned Egyptian TV sports anchorman of the channel “Al Hayet”, Ahmed Choubir, on a visit to Algeria, was the guest of honour yesterday of the newspaper Echorouk Al Yaoumi as part of the awareness – raising campaign advocating fair – play and sportsmanship in football in expectation of the crucial World cup Egypt – Algeria qualifier slated for November 14th in Cairo. 

• This laudable initiative came at a time when wise persons in both Algeria and Egypt launched a call to show wisdom and brotherhood between Algerian and Egyptian fans, Ahmed Choubir explained.
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• Choubir, who is regarded as one of the most neutral and sensible Egyptian journalists, considers the upcoming Egypt – Algeria qualifier as an Arab fixture opposing 2 brotherly nations united by the same Arab language and the same religion of Islam.
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• Accompanied by the top Manager of Echorouk newspaper, Ahmed Choubir went to the Egyptian Embassy in Algiers for a meal with the Egyptian Ambassador here who seized this opportunity to express his utmost backing for the peace – seeking initiative between the Algerians and the Egyptians ahead of the November 14th World cup qualifier.
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• Ali Fodhil, General Manager of the newspaper Echorouk: “We have invited Ahmed Choubir to make wisdom and reason prevail”.
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• Ali Fodhil said this initiative was based on the appeal addressed to the 2 countries’ fans to view the forthcoming Egypt – Algeria qualifier as a football match between 2 Arab squads with each of them deserving a berth in the 2010 world cup tournament in South Africa.
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• The Egyptian Ambassador to Algiers: “The sports media should demonstrate probity and accountability”.
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• After having thanked the newspaper Echorouk for the very warm welcome extended to the Egyptian delegation, the Egyptian Ambassador pointed out that the Egypt – Algeria qualifier should be regarded as a football game between 2 brotherly countries with each of them deserving equally to qualify for the 2010 World cup.
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• He also said that the winner of this match should deserve the encouragement and  the backing of the public of the other side for the sake of fair- play and sportsmanship.
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