ATLANTA, July 6 : Political tensions surrounding the World Cup deepened on Monday when Egypt coach Hossam Hassan used an official FIFA press conference to appeal for support for Palestinians ahead of his side's last-16 meeting with Argentina.Hassan's remarks came as world soccer's governing body was already

Egypt’s Hossam Hassan dedicates World Cup last-16 breakthrough to Egyptians and Palestinians, waving a Palestinian flag as FIFA’s stance on political symbols faces scrutiny.

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