Al Ahly Club is nearing the completion of a comprehensive legal file to respond to the complaint submitted by Pyramids FC to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) concerning the controversial derby match that sparked widespread debate within Egyptian sports circles. The club is expected to submit the file in the coming hours, supported by all official documents and correspondence with relevant authorities, chiefly the Professional Clubs Association and the Egyptian Football Association.

Advanced International Legal Support
To strengthen its legal position, Al Ahly enlisted the help of international lawyer Abdullah Shehata, Head of Legal Affairs at Al Ahly Football Company and a former arbitrator at the International Court of Arbitration for Sport. Shehata has extensive experience in international sports law cases and has prepared a legal response based on evidence and the latest regulations, especially the amendments applied to this season’s competition regulations, which grant Al Ahly a legal advantage in this case.

Contents of Al Ahly’s Legal File
A source inside the club revealed that the file includes:

Official correspondence with the Professional Clubs Association and the Football Association supporting Al Ahly’s position.

Texts of the amended regulations for the current season proving the legality of the club’s stance.

A clear emphasis on not requesting a replay of the match, focusing solely on the legality of Al Ahly’s position and the absence of any explicit violation.

Pyramids’ Complaint and Its Consequences
Pyramids filed an urgent complaint with the International Court of Arbitration for Sport, requesting a deduction of three additional points from Al Ahly, accusing them of non-compliance with the regulations regarding the derby match incident. In their complaint, Pyramids asserted that the Professional Clubs Association violated the rules by reducing the penalty without legal grounds, attaching an English-translated version of the regulations, hoping for a swift decision before the league ends on May 28.

Intervention of the International Court of Arbitration for Sport
In an official move, the court sent a letter to the Egyptian Football Association requesting clarifications regarding the decisions of the Appeals Committee on the case. It also addressed the Professional Clubs Association, Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids to submit their official memoranda, awaiting deliberations leading to a decisive ruling.

Al Ahly’s Confidence in Its Legal Position
The Al Ahly administration confirms its adherence to its legal stance based on the recent regulatory amendments, relying on strong legal support that ensures the club’s rights and confirms the correctness of its decision not to play the disputed match. All parties are awaiting the decision of the International Court of Arbitration for Sport, which will serve as the final resolution to an issue that could change the course of the Egyptian football season.