08/07/2026
"FOOTBALL ROBBERY IN BROAD DAYLIGHT" - THIERRY HENRY ON ARGENTINA VS EGYPT
Mabanga News Diggers
Wednesday, 8th April 2026 | Sports
Former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has weighed in on Argentinaโs win over Egypt at the FIFA World Cup, calling it _"football robbery in broad daylight."_
๐ฃ๏ธ _โFor me, this feels like football robbery in broad daylight.
Iโm not taking anything away from Argentinaโs quality because they have world-class players, but I donโt think they deserved to win this match. Egypt worked incredibly hard to build a two-goal lead. They defended with courage, attacked with confidence and earned every bit of that advantage._
_The turning point, in my opinion, was the refereeing. I didnโt agree with the penalty that was awarded to Argentina earlier in the game, and after that it felt as though every important decision was going against Egypt. Whether people agree or disagree, those moments changed the rhythm of the match and gave Argentina the momentum they desperately needed._
_Egypt will leave this tournament feeling heartbroken because they were so close to one of the greatest victories in their history. Sometimes football is decided by brilliant moments, and sometimes itโs decided by controversial decisions. Tonight, I believe the officiating will be discussed just as much as the football itself.โ_
Egypt had gone 2-0 up and looked set for a historic upset before Argentina fought back to eliminate them.
The comments have already sparked debate online, with fans divided over the refereeing decisions.
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