VAR Controversy

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World Cup: Egypt file complaint with Fifa against referee…

The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) has filed a formal complaint with FIFA against the officiating team following Egypt's last 64 contest 3-2 defeat of Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation maintains controversial refereeing calls were crucial to the Pharaohs' exit from the tournament. Following the knockout clash, EFA President Hany Aburida called for "investigating French referee Francois Letexier and his whole refereeing team alongside the VAR officials over serious refereeing mistakes throughout such a decisive match and double standards." Egypt

Man City won’t surrender in title race, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola vowed Manchester City will not give up the Premier League title without a fight after his team failed to get on the scoresheet in a damaging 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday. Guardiola’s team ran riot in north London courtesy of first half strikes from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo. But City crumbled after the break. Dominic Solanke bundled home to pull one back, meeting the ball off with what appeared to be a kick on the back of City defender Marc Guehi’s leg as