World Cup quick hits: Egypt coach blows up over 'fixed' tournament as Belgium trolls Trump
Egypt's football coach Hossam Hassan has publicly accused the World Cup tournament of being 'fixed' following a controversial loss to Argentina. The match featured disputed VAR decisions and penalty claims, leading to significant frustration from the Egyptian team.
Why it matters
High-profile accusations of corruption in major sporting events can undermine the credibility of international tournaments and officiating standards.
YouTuber IShowSpeed was involved in an incident with a fan, Lionel Messi's victory with Argentina has sparked conspiracy claims, and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku led the trolling of Donald Trump. ( Getty Images )
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