Controversy stalks Argentina at World Cup with allegations of FBI probe, rigged referee calls
CHICAGO: As Argentina prepare for a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday against England, the team’s success in the competition is being overshadowed by several controversies.
The first was Egypt’s disallowed goal in the July 7 clash that the South Americans went on to win 3-2 in the final minutes, prompting widespread allegations among fans that decisions by the FIFA referees favored the reigning champions.
Anger over the defeat fueled reports that the FBI is investigating allegations that the Argentina Football Association money laundered more than $300 million through Miami sources, an allegation that the FBI does not deny but declined to comment on for Arab News.
It was also alleged that US President Trump was angry with the referee rulings prompting speculation that the FBI investigation might be political. However, the original allegation of money laundering was not made by the White House or the FBI, but by Argentina’s Ministry of Security.
