Hossam Hassan Criticizes Referee After Egypt's Loss

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egypt National Team, expressed his anger towards the referee's decisions during their World Cup match against Argentina, which resulted in a 2-0 defeat for Egypt. The match took place in the Round of 16, where Egypt was eliminated from the tournament.
Hassan stated that he would not watch the remaining matches of the World Cup, attributing the heartbreak to refereeing errors. He highlighted a disallowed goal from Mostafa Zico in the 62nd minute, which was overturned after a VAR check due to a foul in the buildup.
Additionally, he criticized the late penalty awarded to Argentina, which led to their second goal in the 92nd minute. Hassan, who described himself as someone who hates losing, conveyed his disappointment and urged fans not to be upset, emphasizing that the team followed their game plan and performed well, despite the officiating issues.
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