Egypt coach suggests FIFA wants to keep Argentina alive in World Cup - NBC Sports
Egypt's national soccer coach Hossam Hassan has accused FIFA of bias, suggesting the organization manipulated officiating to keep Argentina and Lionel Messi in the World Cup. The Egyptian Football Association is calling for an investigation into the refereeing team following a controversial loss.
Why it matters
Allegations of corruption or bias in major international sporting events can damage the credibility of global governing bodies like FIFA.
A call from Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to FIFA president Gianni Infantino probably would lack the same punch as a call from the leader of the free world.
The article presents the coach's accusations while maintaining a neutral reporting stance on the events of the match.
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