Liverpool post sparks backlash after Mohamed Salah knocked out of World Cup

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahMohamed Salah and Egypt were knocked out of World Cup against Alexis Mac Allister and Argentina, with Liverpool fans disappointed to see the former eliminatedMohamed Salah speaks to the referee during the World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt.(Image: Andrew J. Clark/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is into the World Cup quarter-finals with Argentina - but he had to knock out ex-teammate Mohamed Salah and Egypt in the process.Lionel Messi missed a penalty and it looked like things were going wrong for the holders, before Argentina produced a late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2.

There was some controversial refereeing and VAR calls too, which left Egypt aggrieved.In an interview with one of the tournament’s broadcasters (via BBC Sport), Egypt star Ziko said: "The referee was really not fair. But God is sufficient for us."Egypt manager Hossam Hassan added that his team had been "treated unfairly" and "suffered injustice".Alexis Mac Allister (L) and Mohamed Salah were at the center of what was an emotional battle between their two sides(Image: Photo by Evrim Aydin/Anadolu via Getty Images)He went on to claim that the result had been influenced by "internal" and "external" factors, and that Egypt had objected to the selection of Francois Letexier as the referee before kick-off."Why isn't there any fairness in sport?

I am not going to watch a single match of this tournament."Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Salah did well at the World Cup generally, with Egypt going further than it ever has before.