Egypt boss Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies racism allegations and makes a surprise claim about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction/ Image: AP Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial “X” gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The…
Hossam Hassan’s ‘X’ gesture sparked questions after his clash with the referee, leading to a yellow card during Egypt’s World Cup defeat. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan drew widespread attention during his side’s dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Argentina after making an “X” gesture towards referee François Letexier during a…
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA and match officials of treating his side “unfairly” after their dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched an extraordinary attack on the match officials following his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after guiding his team to a landmark FIFA World Cup achievement, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic Round of 32 victory…