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Egypt takes official step to save Hossam Hassan from FIFA sanctions

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) sent a legal memorandum to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee to respond to inquiries regarding the events that occurred during the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match…

  • Egyptian Football Association formally contacts FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee.
  • 90-page memorandum submitted, defending Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan, and Mostafa Zico.
  • Egypt argues players' actions were due to match intensity, not misconduct.

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