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'Egypt were robbed!': Mamdani's bus joke fuels Argentina VAR firestorm after Messi heroics
Lionel Messi's dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt has ignited a global VAR controversy after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joked that fans could use six minutes saved on faster buses to "watch Egypt get robbed." The remark has fueled fresh debate over the officiating in Argentina's thrilling 3-2 victory. The Round of 16 clash was overshadowed by disputed VAR decisions, with Egypt protesting key calls while fans and pundits questioned the consistency of officiating. Despite the controversy, Messi inspired Argentina's late comeback to book a place in the quarter-finals.
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independent.co.uk
Why was Egypt’s second goal against Argentina disallowed by VAR in World Cup last 16?
Mostafa Ziko saw his strike after Mohamed Salah’s stunning ball through disallowed in the second half of a thrilling last-16 clash
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Lionel Messi, Gianni Infantino and FIFA bias claims: Why Argentina’s win over Egypt sparked fresh debate at the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina’s 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 produced one of the tournament’s most discussed moments. While the defending champions eventually…
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mirror.co.uk
'World Cup rigged' blast fans as Messi rescues Argentina after Egypt controversy
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
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hindustantimes.com
Lionel Messi shrugs off penalty miss, inspires dramatic Argentina comeback to knock Egypt out in VAR-marred game
Lionel Messi recovered from an earlier penalty miss to lead the fightback, scoring one goal and setting up another when his team needed him most. | Football News
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Argentina were doomed – then Lionel Messi did this to change everything
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Lionel Messi’s World Cup hopes were fading but brilliance, and controversy, Miguel Delaney writes, flipped one of the greatest upsets of all time into a…
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aljazeera.com
What was the VAR controversy in the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?
A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.
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al-monitor.com
Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win…
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vanguardngr.com
Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan
The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.
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dawn.com
Internet calls out ‘controversial refereeing’ after Argentina break Egypt hearts at World Cup
Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.
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nzherald.co.nz
‘They wanted Messi’: Egypt coach claims side were 'cheated'
He claimed VAR injustices twice denied Egypt crucial decisions in the match.
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“They want Messi to stay”: Furious Egypt manager questions FIFA fairness after controversial VAR calls in Argentina World Cup win
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…
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scmp.com
World Cup while you were sleeping: VAR robs Egypt, Messi magic saves Argentina
Another day, another example of VAR not being used properly. Argentina escape potential upset, while Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties.
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bola.kompas.com
Kontroversi VAR yang Warnai Comeback Argentina Vs Mesir: Gol Dianulir hingga Penalti Tak Diberikan
Sejumlah kontroversi VAR mewarnai laga Argentina vs Mesir yang dianggap merugikan The Pharaohs setelah gol dianulir dan penalti tak diberikan.
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sbs.com.au
Egypt coach claims 'we have suffered injustice' after stunning Argentina comeback
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side was denied victory after VAR and refereeing calls went against them.
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Why Egypt have every reason to feel robbed over Mostafa Ziko's disallowed 58th-minute goal vs Argentina
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
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Explained: The VAR decision that left Egypt furious against Argentina
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…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
'World Cup is fixed': Egypt star Mostafa Ziko blasts FIFA after Argentina's dramatic comeback as viral video claims referee bias
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…
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VAR call, Argentina win raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup
Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.
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One rule for Messi's Argentina, another for the rest? The refereeing pattern behind Egypt's conspiracy claim
From Qatar to 2026, controversial refereeing involving Argentina is back in the spotlight after Egypt's dramatic World Cup exit. | Football News
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Shearer, Kasparov lead global fury after Argentina's controversial win over Egypt sparks VAR outrage in Atlanta thriller
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