Football Club of Greeks of Alexandria
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- Alexandria, Egypt
| Formation | 1910 |
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| Type | Sports club |
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| Affiliations | Greek community of Alexandria |
The Football Club of Greeks of Alexandria or "Greek Football Club", often mentioned, was founded in 1910 by Greek of the city gather every Sunday and played soccer being Ron Pointe.
The club was founded in 1910 by Greek residents of Alexandria, at a time when the city had a large and economically influential Greek population. Sporting and cultural clubs played an important role in community life, providing social cohesion and recreational opportunities.
Like other diaspora clubs, the Football Club of Greeks of Alexandria was formed by local enthusiasts and amateur players, reflecting broader trends in the spread of football among Greek communities outside Greece.[1] In 1911 the chair of the group took his son Emmanuel Benaki, Alexander.[citation needed]