Egypt want officials from Argentina match kicked out of World Cup
The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
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"Egypt had been 'treated unfairly' and 'suffered injustice'."
— Hossam Hassan , Athlete
"The referee was really unfair. The injustice was clear."
— Mostafa Zico , Athlete
Key People
President of the Egyptian football federation.
Hossam Hassan is the head coach of the Egypt national football team.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Mostafa Zico is an Egyptian football forward who plays for the national team.
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The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
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