FIFA sanctions Egypt for incidents at the World Cup match against Argentina

FIFA has decided to sanction the coach of Egypt and a player for gestures and statements in the match against Argentina in the World Cup.

Antiracist gestures and controversial statements

105 days after the match, FIFA imposed sanctions on the coach of Egypt and a player for incidents during the confrontation against Argentina in the World Cup. The Egyptian Football Association received the decisions from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which punished Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan, and Mustafa Ziko.

Statements and gestures that generated controversy

The sanctions were based on the anti-racism gestures made by the coach during the match, as well as the player's words in the subsequent press conference. Hossam Hassan received a three-game suspension, as did his brother Ibrahim, while Ziko was sanctioned with five games. The Egyptian Football Association requested further details on the decisions issued by FIFA.

Claims and criticisms of the refereeing

Hossam Hassan expressed his dissatisfaction with what happened in the match, arguing that his team deserved the victory and criticizing the referee's decisions. Ziko, on the other hand, blamed the referee for Egypt's elimination, stating that there were injustices and that the championship was rigged. Both pointed out that the decisions favored the Argentine team, revealing their discontent with what happened in the World Cup.

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