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Collina defends referee calls after Argentina‑Egypt clash

FIFA chief referee Pierluigi Collina clarified VAR’s role and defended his calls in the Argentina‑Egypt quarter‑final, citing a cancelled goal and a penalty claim.

Collina അഭ said a foul is a foul and VAR can intervene regardless of visibility, citing Marwan Attia stepping on Lisandro Martínez’s foot as a clear offence. He explained that a defender touching the ball then normal contact is not a foul. amunra-opinie.pl

The former referee also addressed the penalty claim after Mohamed Salah fell in the 16‑meter, noting the incident’s context. The match ended 3‑2 to Argentina, prompting Egypt’s coach to lash out at the decision.