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A 22-year-old youth in Noakhali, Bangladesh, has lodged a written complaint with the police against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and French referee François Letexier. The complaint alleges "biased officiating" during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Egypt and Argentina, with the complainant seeking 5 crore Bangladeshi Taka (approximately $450,000) in compensation.

The complainant, Md Rakib, from Mandartoli village in Noakhali Sadar upazila, submitted the complaint to Sudharam Police Station. He also named 15 to 20 unidentified individuals as alleged accomplices. Rakib claims the referee deliberately favored Argentina, leading to Egypt's loss and causing "severe mental distress" to millions of football supporters worldwide.

According to Rakib's complaint, Egypt scored first, but Argentina was awarded what he described as an "unfair penalty." He further alleged that a subsequent Egyptian goal was disallowed without proper justification, while Egyptian players received unwarranted yellow cards and their head coach was sent off, all impacting the team's performance.

Sudharam Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Kamrul Islam confirmed that Rakib had visited the station with the complaint. However, he stated that the police lack the legal authority to register such a complaint as a formal case. Rakib indicated that if the police do not accept the complaint, he intends to pursue the matter in court and potentially organize protests.

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We have no legal scope to accept such a complaint. After explaining the matter to him, he left with the application.