Egypt furious over referee ignoring racist gesture, calls it 'manipulation' to protect Messi

Egypt is reportedly seething with anger following a controversial match against Argentina, where the referee's handling of an alleged racist gesture by the Egyptian coach has sparked widespread outrage. The incident occurred during a game where Egypt suffered a significant defeat.

According to British media outlet 'The Mirror', Hossam Hassan, the 60-year-old coach of the Egyptian national team, reportedly made a gesture considered a formal method of protesting racism by FIFA. However, the referee on the field allegedly ignored the gesture entirely and instead issued Hassan a warning.

This decision has fueled immense frustration among Egyptian fans and media, who view the referee's actions as a blatant disregard for a serious offense. The situation has been described as a 'farce' and a 'manipulation' aimed at protecting Argentinian star Lionel Messi, who was also involved in the match.

The Egyptian public's anger is palpable, with many feeling that their team and their coach were unfairly treated. The perceived inaction by the referee in addressing the alleged racist gesture has overshadowed the match's outcome and intensified the debate surrounding sportsmanship and officiating standards.

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Hossam Hassan (60) Egyptian coach made the FIFA official 'X gesture' for racism protest, but the referee completely ignored it and instead issued a warning.