Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina says "nobody can question the integrity" of the World Cup match officials following "unfounded allegations" made after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina.
On Tuesday, the Egyptian Football **** ociation (EFA) asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat out of the tournament.
The EFA demanded an investigation into the "double standards" of officiating after two second-half calls on fouls went against them, helping Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit late in the game.
"Of course, constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport," Collina said.
"Nobody can question the integrity of the Fifa World Cup match officials. When this happens, it may provoke reactions that lead to threats against them and their families. This is not right."
On Tuesday, the Egyptian Football **** ociation (EFA) asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat out of the tournament.
The EFA demanded an investigation into the "double standards" of officiating after two second-half calls on fouls went against them, helping Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit late in the game.
"Of course, constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport," Collina said.
"Nobody can question the integrity of the Fifa World Cup match officials. When this happens, it may provoke reactions that lead to threats against them and their families. This is not right."
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