The Egyptian Football Association have confirmed that all four divisions of professional football will be suspended and that there will be a three-day mourning period following the violence in Port Said.

Egypt experienced their worst case of football violence since 1996 last night when at least 74 people were killed after a pitch invasion resulting in a stampede between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly supporters.

A number of fans were reportedly carrying knives, while it is believed that rocks, fireworks and bottles were thrown.

The Egypt FA released statements, which said: "The Egyptian federation has decided to stop the football leagues in all four divisions for an indefinite period after the violence that occurred in the game between Al Masry and Al-Ahly, which represented a tragic shock to the centre of sport in general and the football family in particular.

"The federation has announced that Egyptian football will be in mourning for three days for the souls of those who have fallen victim to the violence that occurred in the wake of the Al-Masry, Al-Ahly match."

The riot police have come under criticism from local reporters, who claim that the authorities failed to intervene.

A number of arrests have been made and troops have been deployed to monitor the streets.