Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy following his side's dramatic FIFA World Cup exit against Argentina. Hassan drew attention after disputing Argentina's late winner by making FIFA's anti-racism 'X' gesture and was later seen in a confrontation with fans waving an Israeli flag, with videos appearing to show him spitting in their direction. The incident comes days after he was praised for waving the Palestinian flag following Egypt's Round of 16 qualification. His actions have since sparked sharp debate online, with supporters hailing his defiance while critics accused him of inappropriate conduct. (PC: AFP & Reuters)
