FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that world football 's governing body will donate $ 250,000 to the families of those people killed in last week 's football riots in Egypt . More than 70 people lost their lives after violence erupted at the end of a match between Al Masry and Al Ahly in Port Said . A bank account has been set up by Al Ahly to help support families who lost loved ones , with Blatter appealing to the world of football to show their support for the north African nation . Bradley - Egyptian players need time to heal . Blatter said in a statement : `` I stated after the tragedy that this day was a black day for football . `` I 'm still very shocked by what happened . Many of the victims were so young and they were also a crucial support for their families , who now need help . '' Blatter added : `` The football community , including FIFA , must assist its Egyptian brothers and sisters . '' Security forces were criticized by many supporters for their apparent lack of urgency as the riots unfolded . This resulted in further clashes over two days between protesters and Egyptian police , which saw a further 12 poeple killed . The violence also reignited demands for Egypt 's military-led government to make reforms and improve security .
FIFA president Al Ahly has called on the football community to rally around Egypt . Blatter also reveals FIFA will donate $ 250,000 to the families of recent football riot victims . Over 12 people were killed following the match between Sepp Blatter and Sepp Blatter in Egypt .