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Fighting discrimination against Copts in Egyptian football

Egypt's Coptic Christians often face discrimination on the football pitch, which is why successful players from the religious minority are a rarity. A private footballing academy called "Je Suis" is at the forefront of efforts to redress the imbalance.

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