NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Backs Allegations Of Favoritism Toward Argentina Following Controversial VAR Decision Against Egypt
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and other critics said VAR decisions favored Argentina after Egypt led 2-0 before a 3-2 loss.
- On Tuesday, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium, sparking intense controversy. Egypt's players and coaching staff questioned several key officiating decisions after leading 2-0.
- Controversy centered on an Egypt goal ruled out via VAR and late penalty appeals that were waved away. Argentina scored the stoppage-time winner after protests from the Egyptian bench.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan criticized the officiating as 'not fair,' suggesting 'marketing' support favored the previous champions. Player Mustafa Ziko tearfully accused the referee of being 'unfair' and wasting 'the effort of an entire nation.'
- Former chess champion Garry Kasparov called FIFA a 'corrupt joke' playing 'favorites for stars.' Egyptian Nobel Laureate Mohamed ElBaradei wrote that FIFA has 'lost a lot of credibility and trust.'
- BBC Sport correspondent Dale Johnson noted the disallowed goal was 'completely against how this tournament has been refereed.' Football analyst Geronimo Morgans added that VAR failed to review 'two clear fouls' against Egypt.
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Egypt were robbed: New York City Mayor Mamdani's smooth World Cup jibe goes viral
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani slipped a viral 'Egypt were robbed' line into a bus service briefing after Egypt's defeat to Argentina. His remark amplified the row over VAR, refereeing decisions and Egypt's formal FIFA complaint.
On social media, an alleged statement attributed to New York mayor Zohan Mamdani, who said that “Egypt was robbed yesterday” went viral.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Backs Allegations Of Favoritism Toward Argentina Following Controversial VAR Decision Against Egypt
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has weighed in on the controversial decision to overturn one of the goals that Egypt scored against Argentina in their Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday. Mayor Mamdani said that Egypt were “robbed.” Defending World Cup champions Lionel Messi and Argentina mounted a comeback victory over Mohamed Salah and […] The post NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Backs Allegations Of Favoritism Toward Argentina Following Controversial …
The mayor of New York made the reference during an announcement about improvements in public transport
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