Egypt files FIFA complaint as Argentina's ‘rigged’ World Cup claims go viral
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Egypt has filed a complaint with FIFA regarding its controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, citing double standards and demanding action against the referee.
Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, with controversy centred on a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has since fuelled viral claims on social media of Argentina receiving preferential treatment, with some users alleging the World Cup has been “rigged” in favour of Lionel Messi’s side.
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