Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan received a yellow card and was seen spitting at the crowd and cursing after Argentina's 3-2 extra-time win, according to a report. The match saw Egypt lead 2-0 before Argentina's comeback, triggering widespread Arab disappointment after celebrations in Gaza and Palestinian areas.
A new report from The Zioneer provides details on Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan's conduct during Tuesday's World Cup match, where Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in extra time after trailing 2-0. According to the report, Hassan was seen gesturing that the referees 'stole' the game, received a yellow card, and was caught on video spitting at the crowd and cursing ("F*ck you").
As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday evening, Argentina overcame a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring and assisting in the comeback. A subsequent bulletin on Wednesday morning noted that social media users mocked Hassan for his earlier pro-Palestinian gestures, including dedicating the team's round-of-16 advancement to Gaza. Another bulletin covered Egyptian broadcaster Ahmed Moussa's criticism of the referee, while commentator Yotam Zemer compared the defeat to the Yom Kippur War.
The report describes unprecedented celebrations in Gaza, Palestinian villages in Judea and Samaria, and across the Arab world when Egypt led 2-0, followed by a sharp collapse of expectations. The coach's on-field frustration appears to reflect the broader sentiment. The report is based on a single source, though the match outcome is independently confirmed.
2 developments
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- 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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