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  • Soccer's Secret Revolutionary
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    This is the story of how Amr Fahmy, a soccer fan working as administration for the CAF became the founder of Egypt's first-ever Ultras group, played an important role in bringing down a dictator during the Egyptian revolution, and inspired thousands in a campaign for justice for fallen comrades.
    Before his premature death in 2020 he had risen to become Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football and uncovered corruption at the highest level.
    It wasn’t until his death that the true scale of his achievements was revealed.
    The script is written by James Montague and illustrated by Alice Devine.
    Arabic subtitles available.
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Komentáře • 598

  • @jcal1294
    @jcal1294 Před 3 lety +1685

    "He exposed all the corruption he saw, which ultimately cost him his job" Just shows everything that's wrong with football. Wow.

    • @thomaskendell8146
      @thomaskendell8146 Před 3 lety +33

      Such is life

    • @seemymobot4987
      @seemymobot4987 Před 3 lety +93

      Just shows everything that's wrong with *the world*. - There, I fixed it for you

    • @MarkWTK
      @MarkWTK Před 3 lety +21

      @@thomaskendell8146 not only in football sadly

    • @theletsplayer4921
      @theletsplayer4921 Před 3 lety +3

      @@seemymobot4987 blame the far left

    • @AAthurskiii
      @AAthurskiii Před 3 lety +51

      @@theletsplayer4921 how is it the far left’s fault 😭

  • @yussefhazem5637
    @yussefhazem5637 Před 3 lety +1335

    As an egyptian I would like to thank tifo for their in depth coverage of Amr fahmy may he rest in peace and ultras and the political sitiuation not what I expect from any form of western media. Respect ( الله يرحمك يا عمرو)

    • @fran1514
      @fran1514 Před 3 lety +6

      I wonder how Amr campaign for CAF president was going up until he sadly passed away. Do you have any idea? Thanks!

    • @yussefhazem5637
      @yussefhazem5637 Před 3 lety +18

      @@fran1514Sadly It didn't go far as he passed away one year before the election which took place this month. He announced he's running for president late 2019 and in December 2019 he announced the slogan for his campaign "Pro Africa- pro Football- ANTI Corruption" . We didn't hear from him much after that turns out his condition got worse and he passed away February 2020.

    • @charlesthomashanley
      @charlesthomashanley Před 3 lety +18

      An incredible man

    • @6038am
      @6038am Před 3 lety +8

      He is a moden day hero of Egypt, my he rest in peace.

    • @aidantawney4776
      @aidantawney4776 Před 3 měsíci +1

      May he rest in peace. I as an American, who schools education was mostly scheduled around ancient Egypt, know about the Amr family. We learned that he was a very important figure in Egypt and even though he has not been with us in centuries, he is still important to us today.

  • @skchen831
    @skchen831 Před 3 lety +912

    Tifo has been upping their game recently. Between the Elton John Watford story and this one about Amr Fahmy, they have once again shown their ability to make compelling stories about the sport we all love.

  • @mclovinjr9086
    @mclovinjr9086 Před 3 lety +750

    Amazing story, and told so well by Tifo’s narrator. Rest in Peace Amr Fahmy

    • @Irongrip09
      @Irongrip09 Před 3 lety +20

      agreed, i love how he can beautifully narrate such a powerful story and still be a massive bellend on a podcast haha

  • @alexsmith2630
    @alexsmith2630 Před 3 lety +179

    This long form storytelling style of video is brilliant

    • @NobletheSavage
      @NobletheSavage Před 3 lety +7

      It is lovely when they break their traditional formula so they can tell the full story of an important subject .
      You couldn't do this man justice in just 5 minutes .

    • @mohammedthahsin8582
      @mohammedthahsin8582 Před 3 lety +1

      felt like a documentary even tho it was less than 20 mins

  • @AbsoluteAnimator
    @AbsoluteAnimator Před 3 lety +748

    I wonder how TIFO manages to bring such unique topics to us?
    This is such a niche topic❤️

    • @seanmax5907
      @seanmax5907 Před 3 lety +42

      Uprooting corruption in FIFA should be a topic on all good fans lips

    • @pekar43
      @pekar43 Před 3 lety +1

      They also call football soocer

    • @eksortso
      @eksortso Před 3 lety +6

      @@pekar43 Buuut they alliterated in the title well, so that should make everyone happy.

    • @cescomakesbeats
      @cescomakesbeats Před 3 lety +3

      I guess because above all else they're damn good journalists, always so well-researched and articulately presented

    • @DawkBrawlin
      @DawkBrawlin Před 3 lety +1

      @@eksortso he must've missed why they did it

  • @storiedistadio4624
    @storiedistadio4624 Před 3 lety +114

    I had the homour and pleasure to spend a day with Amr, in Marsille, when Napoli played C.L. in france. May Amr R.I.P.

  • @itsBRANDZ
    @itsBRANDZ Před 3 lety +41

    I just got out of my Uber here in Australia.
    My driver was from Egypt and he was telling me about Al Ahly and how much he loves and misses them.
    I said 6-1 and he was so happy and surprised! Made his day.
    Just wanted to say, thank you for posting these videos. They go a long way to everyone around the world.

  • @jsniff2112
    @jsniff2112 Před 3 lety +142

    I was never aware of this. It's so sad, he seemed like such a wonderful person and he fought to the bitter end. RIP Amr Fahmy.

  • @DoubleAO
    @DoubleAO Před 3 lety +52

    I need a netflix 6 part docu series on this. Can't believe I haven't heard about any of this

  • @mahmoudkhater3449
    @mahmoudkhater3449 Před 3 lety +103

    Thank you for commemorating his memory!

  • @mohamedashosh2106
    @mohamedashosh2106 Před 3 lety +57

    Wow,
    Being Egyptian, remembering all that happened and we had gone through and still almost cried through watching this video.
    Thanks, tifo team and especially James Montegoue for this video.
    Amr Fahmy was a massive character for youth like me in Egypt but sadly we cannot remember him or talk about him in the media right now. I am sure one day we will get it right for his soul and all the victims of our oppressive regime.

  • @jake1235435
    @jake1235435 Před 3 lety +74

    This is the epitome of what football really is, much much more than a game

    • @vienna410
      @vienna410 Před 3 lety +8

      Even as a privileged white boy the sport means so much more to me than just the game, I can’t even begin to understand what it is to people in much worse situations

  • @porkodioh
    @porkodioh Před 3 lety +83

    A more than fitting tribute to a honorable man, charismatic leader and true friend. We will continue his fight and pursue his/our goals. R.I.P Amr

  • @TobyLerone-yn3rr
    @TobyLerone-yn3rr Před 3 lety +42

    RIP AMR FAHMY. What a Nobel man, glad I watched this video had no idea about his plight.

  • @mustaphasellal1970
    @mustaphasellal1970 Před 3 lety +36

    I can understand English perfectly
    However I'd like to thank you for adding arabic subtitles. Such an amazing gesture

  • @castle1104
    @castle1104 Před 3 lety +91

    The world should take note of this. Revolution in the face of fascism
    Thank you for this wonderful video

    • @Darwinek
      @Darwinek Před 3 lety +1

      Where's that "fascism" you talk about?

    • @ianbrudnakvoss3126
      @ianbrudnakvoss3126 Před 3 lety +1

      Like what ought to be happening in Hungary and Poland

    • @Darwinek
      @Darwinek Před 3 lety

      @@ianbrudnakvoss3126 LOL

    • @ianbrudnakvoss3126
      @ianbrudnakvoss3126 Před 3 lety

      @Simon Goodwind good one, I assumed op was calling corruption on a large scale fascism, which is usually what people who use the term globalists say (which is almost always anti-Semitic). In any case, while I hate fascism (tbf Hungary and Poland are just nationalists rn but it’ll probably get worse), I will punch a commie just as quick. Our definitions of communist are clearly different tho

    • @ianbrudnakvoss3126
      @ianbrudnakvoss3126 Před 3 lety

      @Simon Goodwind I don’t really mean punch, I just mean I don’t like them at all. Extreme ideologies different from more central (if you can call them that) ideas because they always end up causing more suffering than otherwise. Extremists also like violence most of the time

  • @SujoyChakravarthi93
    @SujoyChakravarthi93 Před 3 lety +29

    And I thought I loved football - this man is everything you would proudly associate with the game. Truly the Ultra Fan of all Fans. RIP Amr Fahmy - thank you for all you did, your legacy truly will live on forever

  • @luishernandezblonde
    @luishernandezblonde Před 3 lety +21

    Egypt needs to return to real football without dictatorship.
    RIP Fahmy.

  • @wolfmauler
    @wolfmauler Před 3 lety +25

    A very moving story. This was a great man. It also never fails to amaze how love of Football transcends sports, galvanizing all walks of life into a force that can even topple a corrupt government.

  • @vy-w
    @vy-w Před 3 lety +7

    I'm an Emarati, but I grew up supporting Al Ahly of Egypt and following the African football so I can't thank you enough for shedding a light on this matter as it can help bringing such issues to the world's attention, I hope you cover more of the middle eastern football especially Al Ahly African club of the century and the most decorated team in the world after winning the treble and getting a bronze medal in the Clubs World Cup. Respect for Tifo, Red Star and Freiburg fans 🔴🙏
    الله يرحمك يا عمرو.

  • @nikhilvallabhan1036
    @nikhilvallabhan1036 Před 3 lety +43

    This is one heck of a video, and some amazing research behind it! Well done lads!

  • @thegreathadoken6808
    @thegreathadoken6808 Před 3 lety +13

    I respect this man. I hadn't heard of him until now.

  • @Bobzy22
    @Bobzy22 Před 3 lety +20

    Really great piece guys. A great story about a great man!! ✊🏻

  • @rishavsingh2390
    @rishavsingh2390 Před 3 lety +11

    One of the most beautiful channels that weaves together such intricate aspects of football, journalism and the real world which affects and is affected by it. Without Tifo, we wouldn't be half as knowledgeable about football as we are now! Love from India

  • @viennakrakatoaleipzignumbers

    Incredible story, one of your best yet. RIP Amr Fahmy, and thanks and kudos to Tifo.

  • @davidcastaneda1992
    @davidcastaneda1992 Před 3 lety +4

    RIP to a lover of the most beautiful game and a defender of Justice and freedom

  • @macdonald9006
    @macdonald9006 Před 3 lety +4

    I kinda predicted it would be about Ultras Ahlawy from the title, didn't expect to see Amr Fahmy here though, that's a beautiful way to honor his memory a true football fan who did his best to protect football from corruption. The Arabic subtitles are amazing as well. Overall an astonishing video.

  • @ashishavale8682
    @ashishavale8682 Před 3 lety +10

    this guy"s life deserves a movie

  • @abbba2007
    @abbba2007 Před 3 lety +1

    One of the best Tifo's videos of all time. Thank you so much. RIP Amr Fahmy

  • @MitchWebb94
    @MitchWebb94 Před 3 lety +6

    Incredible video and story, thanks Tifo, and thank you Amr Fahmy for your incredible passion and justice for the beautiful game

  • @Sam1878Henry
    @Sam1878Henry Před 3 lety +6

    Man this is an emotional and inspiring story. Fascinating content like this sets Tifo apart

  • @MrKraddock
    @MrKraddock Před 3 lety +5

    Brilliantly told story. Would make a great full length documentary or film. This channel is brilliant

  • @Willo29O592
    @Willo29O592 Před 3 lety +5

    an absolutely stunning video. genuinely among the best tifo has ever released

  • @starkai6806
    @starkai6806 Před 3 lety +4

    This is such a powerful story and one that was completely new to me! I'm gonna have to show this to my friends who don't even follow soccer(football) because it's so inspiring.

  • @abdellatifeltarshouby1589

    Thank you so much Tifo. Thank you for honoring Amr. Thank you for being a professional, unbiased, and fair. Thank you from Egypt.

  • @derry876
    @derry876 Před 3 lety +4

    This was truly a beautiful story. Thank you Tifo

  • @BastianTS93
    @BastianTS93 Před 3 lety +5

    I did not know anything of this. Thank you Tifo for telling this story! And Rest in Peace Amr Fahmy!

  • @lungi23
    @lungi23 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, this was amazing🙌 ! Thank you ❤️️. May his legacy live on and inspire others to follow in his footsteps 🙏.

  • @thhhhms
    @thhhhms Před 3 lety +3

    I never knew you, Amr, but thank you and may you rest in peace 🙏

  • @WattaFewl
    @WattaFewl Před 3 lety +2

    This video tells such a great story, this really moved me. Thanks tifo.

  • @mwewamwandwe3056
    @mwewamwandwe3056 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I've neen watching newer videos from Tifo, till i discovered this older gem, now I'm gonna start watching theeir videos from the beginning.Amazing.

  • @doraigayaragok3693
    @doraigayaragok3693 Před 3 lety +2

    This should 100% be a movie

    • @Uglyfromda254
      @Uglyfromda254 Před 3 lety

      Exactly it shows football is more than a game

  • @josephnus
    @josephnus Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing Legacy, this is the first time I've heard of Amr Fahmy. But his story is full of inspiration.

  • @applepieclub5012
    @applepieclub5012 Před 3 lety +1

    I follow football from all across the globe, and I never even got a sniff of this story. Thank you Tifo, for sharing such a wonderful story. Rest in peace, Amr and the 74.

  • @sthanakiya
    @sthanakiya Před 3 lety +1

    Exceptional piece. A documentary needs to be put together. Great work Tifo.

  • @DEM441
    @DEM441 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video, amazing story that deserves to be told and honoured. Thanks Tifo

  • @christianhuseby842
    @christianhuseby842 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was mindblowingly superb! What a story! And great watch! Exclamation mark!

  • @Keiphton27
    @Keiphton27 Před 3 lety +1

    This is possibly the best one yet....this was absolutely fantastic for so so many reasons. Cheers to more of this nature...if possible.

  • @kasra_mlg
    @kasra_mlg Před 3 lety +6

    This was one of the best and most well-written stories in TIFO 🥺❤ well done 🍻

  • @ahmedhabib2975
    @ahmedhabib2975 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou for the amazing work, been here with you guys from the start and your quality has never dipped, only getting better

  • @moustafamahgoub1064
    @moustafamahgoub1064 Před 3 lety +3

    Well done tefo , Thank you for telling our story and Amr fahmy's story

  • @amitjoy8614
    @amitjoy8614 Před 3 lety +6

    Really grateful to the TIFO team for all the football content

  • @IMxAxTREE
    @IMxAxTREE Před 3 lety +9

    This is a remarkable video. A step above other channels

  • @jackwarr647
    @jackwarr647 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing work again tifo!!! Thankyou for telling this story

  • @JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw

    This kind of content only comes from Tifo, absolutely love it. This is why i subscribed years ago

  • @RajdeepC
    @RajdeepC Před 3 lety

    Your videos are so extensively researched and well presented. A big thank you for coming up with such unique and little known topics.

  • @brendanobrien8198
    @brendanobrien8198 Před 3 lety +4

    How did I not know this story. Thank you Tifo for telling this story.

  • @bryanperaza5426
    @bryanperaza5426 Před 3 lety +2

    Rest In Power, Amr Fahmy!
    More videos like this please. Personally, I am fascinated by the overlap between football and politics and would love to see more content on how football can, and has, served as a form of resistance.

  • @Icetuga1
    @Icetuga1 Před 3 lety +1

    Videos like this are needed to make people aware of this hero´s which are not getting the attention of the main media they deserve.
    The only thing we can do is give this video every kind of feedback like a thumbs up, to put it it out there and give Amr Fahmy the respect he deserves.
    Rest in peace Hero Amr Fathy!

  • @aakarchatta4141
    @aakarchatta4141 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the way this was narrated. You had me gripped to the very end.

  • @M.T.Z.P
    @M.T.Z.P Před 3 lety +1

    This is by far the best video I've seen on your channel. Great work.

  • @Neoyorchese
    @Neoyorchese Před 2 lety

    Great content. I have become a fan of this type of rare reporting which is a relief for many of us. Thanks

  • @zumateen
    @zumateen Před 3 lety +3

    I'm speechless and brought down to tears remembering this glorious days and their sad outcomes, from the beginning of UA07 to the revolution and Portsaid massacre and the log batlle for JF74, up to his final days fighting within the establishment.
    R.I.P AMR, your legend will live on❤️❤️
    Thanks TIFO ❤️❤️

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this. I feel shame for not knowing about this GREAT person. Integrity, drive and passion. What a wonderful life and what a remarkable person.

  • @CarlinConnolly
    @CarlinConnolly Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Tifo... i would love to see a similar type of video on Manchester United's first participation in the European Cup up to the end of the 57/58 season - the attitude of the FA before and after the Munich crash is a good example of English FA arrogance and insularity, and the defiance and flair of the Busby Babes is THE reason why Man Utd are still far more popular in Europe than any other british club.
    A video on the Jimmy Hogan football tree would also be a corker!

  • @panito3000
    @panito3000 Před 3 lety

    Amazing! This is football journalism at it´s best: humane, universal and profound. Cheers, keep it up!

  • @DQX1159
    @DQX1159 Před 3 lety +2

    The kind of amazing story, in a niche area, that Tifo was designed to report on. Fantastic work by all!

  • @fady_adel
    @fady_adel Před 3 lety +1

    Good work, much appreciated
    RIP Amr Fahmy

  • @yossofsroor8520
    @yossofsroor8520 Před 3 lety

    on behalf of all Egyptian Ultras groups I thank you so much for this huge coverage from a wide perspective, thank you so much Tifo for this great content

  • @YoutubeKrish2
    @YoutubeKrish2 Před 3 lety +1

    A story told in one of the best books I've read - When Friday Comes: Football, War and Revolution in the Middle East.
    Great narration, great book 👍🏼

  • @AfroChilanGringo
    @AfroChilanGringo Před 3 lety +2

    What an interesting and impactful story. Amr Fahmy is now one of my heroes and will find out more and continue to honor his commitment, his work, and his values. Thank you f or sharing and please, keep making such powerful content. -AfroChilnagringo aka the Ivoluionary!

  • @praditya4610
    @praditya4610 Před 3 lety +21

    Say with me : "football is more than a game"

  • @Darwinek
    @Darwinek Před 3 lety +2

    Football governing bodies need more people like Amr Fahmy. We need more moral absolutism in football.

  • @michaelwalsh8053
    @michaelwalsh8053 Před 3 lety

    What a story! Absolutely incredible and such a brave & deeply virtuous man.

  • @alyhassabelnaby8239
    @alyhassabelnaby8239 Před 3 lety

    This is fantastic. Absolutely fantastic wortk Tifo and James Montague. Greetings from Egypt.

  • @ankush96
    @ankush96 Před 3 lety

    I love you guys! Thank you so much for making this video!

  • @Rabauke84
    @Rabauke84 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, Tifo!
    This is top tier content you provide us here!

  • @MitchelGant
    @MitchelGant Před 3 lety +1

    What a fantastic story. What a man. Rest in Peace. A true football hero.

  • @akhilgoswami7460
    @akhilgoswami7460 Před 3 lety +5

    I absolutely love the stories Tifo football brings, and Amr Fahmy's story here is a perfect example. Would love to know if there are any job opportunities to work in Tifo Football?

  • @youssefbaddou7121
    @youssefbaddou7121 Před 3 lety

    WOOWWW .... JUST WOOW . You guys are AMAZING !! Keep up the good work

  • @twinamasikogarrethkeith6440

    This is an absolutely brilliant video. The game we love at its finest. So sad that there's so much dirt in our world today and that it finds a way to poison football too. A tragic yet heart warming story... Rest in Peace Amr Fahmy

  • @84Victorious
    @84Victorious Před 3 lety

    Wow. Truly amazing story. RIP and thank you.

  • @husseinzaid2092
    @husseinzaid2092 Před 3 lety

    I almost cried. Thank you Tifo for honoring this man. RIP Amr Fahmy

  • @thetaeo
    @thetaeo Před 3 lety

    Amazing man. Amazing legacy. Rest in peace Amr Fahmy. We won't forget you.

  • @glenvance6737
    @glenvance6737 Před 2 lety

    These geopolitical mini documentaries on football are amazing, thank you so much for your work on these and making them available for everyone to become more knowledgeable on lesser known issues 💪

  • @TheAlkobas
    @TheAlkobas Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for this great video! Had no idea that this has been happening and it is truly sad to learn about such a tragic end to a good man.

  • @devangg
    @devangg Před 3 lety

    Great work in educating us footballing world, thank you for this!

  • @danwyman
    @danwyman Před 3 lety

    Such a powerful film. Thanks Tifo

  • @joelgobeh7343
    @joelgobeh7343 Před 3 lety

    The narrator of this episode is a beast.... The words he uses are so good... The best part is his intonation.... This piece along with all the other pieces are so touching... Thanks TIFO

  • @OverLord520
    @OverLord520 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing topic 👏
    Thanks for covering this Tifo ♥️

  • @hamza12ism
    @hamza12ism Před 3 lety +1

    May Allah grant you paradise Amr fahmy. الله يرحمك يا عمرو

  • @filipe2444
    @filipe2444 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing video, thank you for shedding light on a great and important story.
    You guys should do a video on Rui Pinto as well, the creator of football leaks.

  • @asifisnow
    @asifisnow Před 3 lety

    What a story and , thank you Tifo for giving it some attention.

  • @Smeghead44
    @Smeghead44 Před 3 lety

    Wow, that was fantastic. Thank you Tifo!

  • @bradydufresne887
    @bradydufresne887 Před 3 lety +3

    I think this one deserves a movie, such an interesting story

  • @eddietemple2302
    @eddietemple2302 Před 3 lety

    This is a genuinely fascinating video - top notch journalism guys.

  • @shanebaxter5038
    @shanebaxter5038 Před 3 lety +1

    Incredible story. Amazing video.

  • @apdelrahmanhassn2278
    @apdelrahmanhassn2278 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for telling one of the greatest sports-related stories that millions around the world love and documenting the life of one of the greatest sportsmen.
    Rip (Omar fahmy )
    NEVER FORGET 74

  • @alfiansofakhair4630
    @alfiansofakhair4630 Před 3 lety +1

    What an amazing story... This truly showed that corruption in football is virtually everywhere. RIP Fahmy...