Collina Defends World Cup Officials After Argentina-Egypt Thriller
TL;DR
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina's 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, rejecting bias allegations, saying officials acted independently and that VAR correctly overturned Mostafa Zico's goal and judged Salah–Alvarez contact as normal football play.
- FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina’s win over Egypt NBC News
- Explained: Egypt’s fiery accusations after controversial World Cup defeat CNN
- FIFA transparency could solve issues surrounding Argentina-Egypt referee controversy USA Today
- Egypt’s goal against Argentina should never have been ruled out, but talk of a ‘conspiracy’ is nonsense - The Athletic The New York Times
- Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina NPR
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