Egyptian footballer Ibrahim Al Baghdadi has been killed in a knife attack outside his residence in Ismailia Governorate following a disagreement reportedly sparked by water accidentally splashing on a young girl.
Al Baghdadi, a former player of National Bank of Egypt who was also linked with ZED FC, reportedly suffered multiple stab wounds to his abdomen during the confrontation in New Qassasin city.
According to Gulf News, the incident started when the footballer was spraying water outside his home, inadvertently splashing some onto a girl who was passing by.
The incident reportedly angered members of the girl's family, who subsequently went to Al Baghdadi's residence to challenge him over the matter.
A verbal exchange between the parties later degenerated into a violent confrontation involving knives.
Residents alleged that one of the girl's relatives attacked the footballer, stabbing him repeatedly and inflicting injuries that eventually claimed his life.
Security operatives were subsequently alerted to the incident and arrested the suspects involved in the confrontation.
The case has since been transferred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation.
Prosecutors have also ordered a forensic examination to determine
