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Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
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Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

The Egyptian Football Federation has formally complained to FIFA following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup last-16 round, alleging biased officiating and unfair treatment. The federation claims that French referee Francois Letexier and his team made critical errors, including disallowing a potential goal by Mostafa Ziko and failing to review disputed footage that could have benefited Egypt. They accuse FIFA of discrimination and demand the expulsion of the referees from the tournament. Coach Hossam Hassan criticized the decision as unjust, suggesting that Argentina received preferential treatment, possibly to ensure Messi's continued involvement in the competition.

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Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

The Egyptian Football Federation has formally complained to FIFA following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup last-16 round, alleging biased officiating and unfair treatment. The federation claims that French referee Francois Letexier and his team made critical errors, including disallowing a potential goal by Mostafa Ziko and failing to review disputed footage that could have benefited Egypt. They accuse FIFA of discrimination and demand the expulsion of the referees from the tournament. Coach Hossam Hassan criticized the decision as unjust, suggesting that Argentina received preferential treatment, possibly to ensure Messi's continued involvement in the competition.

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