'Sock ball', once a poor man's game in Egypt, now a football celebration
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Sock ball, traditionally a game played with old socks or scraps in Egypt, has evolved from a pastime of the poor to a popular celebration during Ramadan, engaging both soccer stars and fans in Alexandria.
Key Points
Sock ball originated as a poor man's game using old socks or scraps.
It is now celebrated during Ramadan in Alexandria, Egypt.
The game is believed to have been played by both Egypt's soccer stars and their fans.
