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Collectively, the fans are known as Ultras, whose numbers helped form the backbone of the fight.
NYT > Home Page By ANTHONY SHADID 2011
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Collectively, the fans are known as Ultras, whose numbers helped form the backbone of the fight.
NYT > Global Home By ANTHONY SHADID 2011
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Collectively, the fans are known as Ultras, whose numbers helped form the backbone of the fight.
NYT > Home Page By ANTHONY SHADID 2011
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The word Ultras in Latin means "beyond" implying that their enthusiasm for their team is over and above the normal levels of support that other fans give.
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Many carried the signature flags and shirts of Egypt's soccer hooligans, known as Ultras, who took part in the demonstrations that brought down President Hosni Mubarak last year.
Egypt's Police Face Fallout From Riot Matt Bradley 2012
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The violent outbreak also was seen as reflecting broader tensions in the country—pitting aggressive soccer fans known as "Ultras" against their nemesis, the security forces, who protesters say have continued the harsh crackdowns of the deposed Mubarak regime.
Dozens Killed at Egypt Soccer Match Matt Bradley 2012
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Kamel insisted that the cause of the catastrophe was the chant against Scaf rule by al-Ahly's group of supporters known as the Ultras at a previous game.
Port Said football disaster exposes political vacuum left by revolution 2012
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On one street, a crowd of young futbol fans called Ultras marched and lit fireworks.
Turnstyle: [Gallery] Tantawi's Speech Sparks Anger In Tahrir Square, Conflict Persists Turnstyle 2011
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A network of rabid soccer fans known as Ultras vowed vengeance, accusing the police of intentionally letting rivals attack them because they have been at the forefront of protests over the past year, first against Mubarak and now the military.
USATODAY.com Feed 2012
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The Ultras are the latest large segment of Egyptians to turn against the nation's ruling generals.
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