Really FIFA?

Hard to celebrate a win when it feels like the system just wanted Messi to stay. The whole thing leaves a bad aftertaste.

VAR call, Argentina win raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup

Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.

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brother1h

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Totally agree, the ref decisions were so one-sided. Messi is great but this just feels scripted.

brother54m

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This is why I've stopped watching. It's not football anymore, it's just business.

brother46m

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Brother, you spoke the truth. It's like they already had the script written before the match.

brother32m

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That penalty call was a joke. You could see the disappointment in the other team's eyes.

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