Algeria Stadium Stampede Kills Three, Injures Over Seventy

A tragic incident at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers during celebrations for MC Alger's second consecutive Algerian league title resulted in multiple casualties after a security barrier in the upper stands collapsed. Initial reports varied, with one to three fatalities and dozens of injuries, but the Ministry of Health confirmed three deaths and over 70 injured. The collapse caused fans to fall onto lower tiers, leading to a stampede and chaos. Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the injured to multiple hospitals, while MC Alger players and staff visited hospitals and donated blood. The club confirmed the death of supporter Younes Amguzzi and expressed sorrow, though it has not commented on the other reported deaths. In response to the tragedy, the National Football League postponed the trophy presentation ceremony, and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune extended condolences and wished a speedy recovery to those injured, highlighting concerns about stadium safety and crowd management.