Egypt coach fumes after loss to Argentina, questions refereeing

Egypt's national handball team coach voiced strong dissatisfaction following their defeat against Argentina, suggesting that officiating decisions may have unfairly influenced the outcome. The coach specifically pointed to a disallowed Egyptian goal, which was overturned after a video assistant referee (VAR) review, as a major point of contention.

Further fueling the coach's frustration was a penalty appeal made by the Egyptian team that the referee, François Letexier, did not investigate further. The coach felt this incident warranted a closer look and potentially a penalty kick for his side.

In his heated post-match comments, the Egyptian coach implied that these controversial calls might have been strategically made to ensure the reigning world champions, Argentina, remained in the competition. This accusation suggests a belief that the officiating favored the Argentine team, leading to Egypt's elimination or disadvantage.