Referee François Letexier shuts down IG handle following Argentina-Egypt drama

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Following intense online criticism over controversial VAR decisions during Argentina’s 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt, match referee François Letexier has disabled comments on his official Instagram account.

French referee François Letexier locked his Instagram comments section just hours after officiating Argentina’s chaotic 3-2 victory against Egypt.

The high-profile Round of 16 clash at the Atlanta Stadium concluded with severe online backlash directed toward the 37-year-old official. Fans and neutral observers flooded social media platforms to fiercely challenge his game management and crucial match-altering decisions.

The wave of public outrage peaked after Letexier disallowed a crucial second-half goal from Egypt following a lengthy, retrospective VAR review.

Tensions escalated further when a late Egyptian penalty appeal was dismissed immediately before Enzo Fernández secured Argentina’s stoppage-time winner.

Facing a barrage of harsh criticism branding the performance inconsistent, the elite UEFA referee chose to restrict his social media interactions.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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