Is VAR ruining the beautiful game? Explore how inconsistent technology calls at the World Cup are reshaping football drama, fairness and fan trust.

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Mostafa Ziko saw his strike after Mohamed Salah’s stunning ball through disallowed in the second half of a thrilling last-16 clash

Lionel Messi's disputed World Cup goals and VAR controversies are testing crypto prediction markets and fan token ecosystems in real time.

El árbitro y el VAR quedaron en el centro de la conversación tras varias decisiones determinantes en Argentina vs. Egipto.

Argentina produced a remarkable World Cup comeback against Egypt but fans were furious when VAR intervened to disallow Mostka Ziko's goal for a soft foul in the build-up

La intervención del VAR fue considerada correcta por analistas arbitrales, quienes explicaron que existió una falta sobre Lisandro Martínez.

A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.

Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.

Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 has sparked a major controversy, with Egypt manager Hossam Hassan accusing FIFA of favouring…

Another day, another example of VAR not being used properly. Argentina escape potential upset, while Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties.

Did VAR deny Egypt the greatest upset of the FIFA World Cup? That's the question dominating football after Ziko's disallowed second-half goal against Argentina. | Football News

Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing…

Egypt lost a two-goal lead against Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16. A controversial VAR decision disallowed an Egyptian goal which changed the match. Argentina scored…

From former footballer Alan Shearer to cricket Carlos Brathwaite - global outrage was seen after Argentina's controversial 3-2 World Cup win over Egypt. | Football News

We examine the contentious issues during Argentina's 3-2 comeback win

Argentina's comeback win over Egypt revived old World Cup controversies, from 1978 and Hand of God to Maradona's doping ban and Messi-era VAR fury. | Football News

El resultado ha sido una creciente controversia entre jugadores, técnicos, exárbitros e hinchas, quienes cuestionan la uniformidad de los criterios aplicados.

Argentina dramatically fought back from 2-0 down to dump Egypt out of the World Cup on Tuesday but their victory was not without controversy following some big VAR interventions

Lionel Messi inspired an Argentina comeback in the World Cup last 16, but the Egypt goal ruled out should have stood, writes an ex-referee

July 8 : The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised refereeing decisions in Egypt's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not…