“They Wanted Messi to Stay”: Furious Hossam Hassan slams FIFA bias after World Cup exit
Following Egypt’s controversial 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina, an infuriated manager Hossam Hassan accused FIFA and match officials of systemic bias aimed at keeping Lionel Messi in the tournament.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched a scathing post-match tirade against FIFA and match officials following his team’s heartbreaking 3-2 World Cup elimination by Argentina.
Hassan vehemently claimed that the Pharaohs were victims of an intentional injustice designed to protect financial interests. He argued that external bias heavily influenced the refereeing to ensure defending champion Lionel Messi remained active in the competition.
The Pharaohs were left infuriated after a disallowed second-half goal and a denied stoppage-time penalty appeal directly preceded Argentina’s winning goal in Atlanta.
Refusing to offer traditional compliments to the opposition, a defiant Hassan labeled the officiating a complete lack of fair play. He concluded his press conference by promising a personal boycott, vowing not to watch another tournament fixture.
