VAR Controversy and Argentina’s Win Over Egypt Spark Legitimacy Questions at World Cup
Late VAR decisions and political interventions have fueled debate over fairness following Argentina’s 3-2 victory against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.
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Late VAR decisions and political interventions have fueled debate over fairness following Argentina’s 3-2 victory against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.
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