Egypt Demands FIFA Investigate Refereeing in World Cup Round of 16 Loss to Argentina
Following a controversial defeat to Argentina, Egypt calls for an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and the officiating team at the FIFA World Cup.
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Following a controversial defeat to Argentina, Egypt calls for an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and the officiating team at the FIFA World Cup.
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