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Egypt protests VAR decision after 3-2 loss to Argentina; Collina defends calls
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Egypt protests VAR decision after 3-2 loss to Argentina; Collina defends calls

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Egypt has officially protested a VAR decision after losing a World Cup match to Argentina.
  • Egypt led 2-0 but ultimately lost 3-2, with VAR playing a role in the outcome.
  • FIFA's Pierluigi Collina responded to Egypt's claims, stating that "a foul is a foul."

Egypt has lodged an official protest with FIFA regarding a VAR decision that contributed to their 3-2 defeat against Argentina in the World Cup. The African team held a commanding 2-0 lead late in the match before Argentina mounted a comeback, a turn of events that has led to significant controversy.

The protest centers on key moments where VAR interventions influenced the game's direction. Egypt's official complaint highlights their dissatisfaction with the officiating, particularly concerning the video assistant referee's role in overturning decisions or awarding crucial plays that favored Argentina.

Pierluigi Collina, head of FIFA's refereeing committee, addressed Egypt's claims directly. He firmly stated that "a foul is a foul," defending the integrity of the VAR system and the decisions made. Collina's response suggests FIFA stands by the refereeing during the match, despite Egypt's formal objection and the dramatic shift in the game's scoreline.

a foul is a foul

— Pierluigi CollinaCollina responded to Egypt's official protest regarding VAR decisions, defending the refereeing.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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