Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has declared he will not watch another minute of the World Cup, claiming his team suffered an injustice in their dramatic 3-2 loss to Argentina. Lionel Messi inspired a comeback from two goals down, leaving Hassan fuming.
Hassan's reaction to the defeat
Speaking after the match, Hassan said: 'We were wronged. I will not watch the World Cup anymore. The referee made decisions that cost us the game.' He did not specify which decisions he believed were incorrect, but expressed frustration at the officiating during the match.
Match details
Egypt took a 2-0 lead in the first half, but Argentina fought back in the second half, with Messi scoring one goal and setting up another. The winning goal came in stoppage time, sparking celebrations from the Argentine side and despair from Egypt.
Impact on Egypt's World Cup campaign
The defeat leaves Egypt at the bottom of their group with zero points, making qualification for the knockout stages highly unlikely. Hassan's boycott threat underscores the disappointment felt by the team and its supporters.
