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'They wanted Messi to stay': Egypt coach accuses officials of favouring Argentina

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA and match officials of treating his side unfairly after their dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina. Furious over key refereeing decisions, Hassan suggested external influences helped keep Lionel Messi and the defending champions in the tournament, insisting Egypt had been cheated after surrendering a two-goal lead.

8 Jul 2026 6:04 am