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León Larregui slams FIFA over Egypt's World Cup exit, alleges match-fixing
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León Larregui slams FIFA over Egypt's World Cup exit, alleges match-fixing

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican musician León Larregui criticized FIFA after Egypt's elimination from the World Cup.
  • Larregui accused the organization of rigging the match to favor Argentina.
  • His comments sparked debate online, with some agreeing and others defending the outcome.

Mexican rock musician León Larregui took to social media platform X to voice his strong disapproval of FIFA following Egypt's World Cup exit. Larregui, the vocalist for the band Zoé, accused the international football federation of manipulating the game to ensure Argentina's victory.

During the match, Larregui initially supported the African team but became incensed when a goal that would have put Egypt ahead was disallowed. He posted insults directed at FIFA and shared an altered image of its president, Gianni Infantino, superimposed on the Argentinian flag. "It smells bad," Larregui wrote, suggesting the match was rigged for a potential England vs. Argentina semi-final.

After the game concluded, Larregui amplified his criticism by retweeting posts that highlighted alleged refereeing errors, including potential penalties missed for Egypt. His statements have added fuel to an ongoing online discussion, with fans divided between supporting Larregui's accusations and defending Argentina's win.

Pinche FIFA

— León LarreguiLeón Larregui posted this insult on his official X account after a goal for Egypt was disallowed.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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