Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected allegations of referee favoritism ahead of the team’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Switzerland. The controversy arose after Argentina’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16, where some social media users accused referees of bias toward Argentina. Speaking at a press conference, Scaloni said that in modern football, no team can receive special treatment and that such claims are not new.
He emphasized that the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system makes it nearly impossible to intentionally favor any team. Referring to Egypt’s disallowed goal, Scaloni explained that a foul had occurred against Lisandro Martínez, making the referee’s decision justified. He added that most favoritism claims originate from social media exaggerations and that technology now ensures fairness in football.
Scaloni also advised players and fans to ignore online rumors, noting that anyone can post unverified claims that quickly go viral. He reiterated that Argentina is focused on performance rather than speculation.
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