FIFA Bans Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan and Forward Zico Over Referee Criticism

FIFA has suspended Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan for three matches and forward Mostafa Zico for five matches following their criticism of officiating after Egypt's World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina. Egypt team manager Ibrahim Hassan, Hossam's twin brother, also received a three-match ban. The Egyptian Football Association said it has requested the disciplinary committee's detailed reasons and may appeal after reviewing the legal basis for the sanctions. Egypt lost 3-2 after Argentina recovered from two goals down in Atlanta. The Egyptian camp disputed a disallowed goal and a penalty appeal before Enzo Fernandez scored Argentina's winner. The bans could affect Egypt's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while Zico is set to be unavailable until June.

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