Social media users mocked Egypt coach Hossam Hassan on Wednesday after Argentina's 3-2 extra-time win, referencing his earlier dedication of the team's round-of-16 advancement to Gaza and his waving of a Palestinian flag. One post quipped, 'Expect him to dedicate the loss to them too,' while another sarcastically said, 'Argentina basically committed genocide,' according to Israeli Telegram channels.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who earlier this week dedicated his team's historic round-of-16 win at the World Cup to Gaza and waved a Palestinian flag, faced online mockery Wednesday after Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in extra time. As The Zioneer reported, Hassan used the tournament's platform to advocate for Palestinians, drawing both praise from the Muslim Brotherhood and criticism from Israeli activists. Following Argentina's comeback win, social media users on Israeli Telegram channels highlighted the perceived irony of Hassan's gestures. One commenter wrote, 'Expect him to dedicate the loss to them too,' while another sarcastically stated, 'Argentina basically committed genocide.' The defeat ended Egypt's World Cup run.
2 developments
- StrongEgyptian coach Hassan uses World Cup presser to call for Gaza advocacy
- DevelopingEgyptian coach Hossam Hassan dedicates World Cup win to Gaza: 'May God grant them victory'
- DevelopingEgypt Coach Confronts Fans Who Waved Israeli Flag After Team's Elimination
- StrongActivist Emily Schreiber rebukes Egyptian coach for Palestinian flag display
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