Deadspin | Twins post 6-run 1st, then hold off late Tigers rally Apr 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) scores during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images Royce Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs for Minnesota, which won its third game in a row. Matt Wallner doubled and drove in a run. Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs to lead Detroit, which lost its fourth in a row Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez (1-1) surrendered eight runs on 10 hits in five-plus innings after permitting only two runs (one earned) in his first two starts combined. Twins southpaw Kody Funderburk recorded the final two outs for his first save of the season. Minnesota pounced on Valdez for six runs in the bottom of the first. Buxton hit a leadoff single and came around to score the game’s first run on a wild pitch. Ryan Jeffers followed with an RBI groundout to make it 2-0. Josh Bell added an RBI single and Wallner ripped an RBI double to make it a four-run lead. Lewis capped the big inning with a two-run single to center that scored Bell and Wallner. Valdez settled down until the fourth, when he gave up another run that put the Twins on top 7-0. Buxton got things going once again as he hit a one-out single, advanced to second on a groundout and scored on a single to center by Luke Keaschall. The Tigers pulled within 7-2 in the sixth. Kerry Carpenter hit a one-out single to score Colt Keith and Dillon Dingler added a two-out single to score Gleyber Torres. Buxton scored another run in the bottom of the sixth to make it 8-2. Martin got caught in a rundown between first and second and Buxton scampered home before the Tigers could react. Detroit erupted for four runs in the seventh to cut the deficit to 8-6. Torres started the comeback attempt with a two-run double to right. Riley Greene pulled the Tigers within three runs on a two-out RBI infield single, and he advanced to third on a single by Dingler and scored on a wild pitch by reliever Cole Sands. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Twins #post #6run #1st #hold #late #Tigers #rally

Deadspin | Twins post 6-run 1st, then hold off late Tigers rally
Apr 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) scores during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images

Royce Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs for Minnesota, which won its third game in a row. Matt Wallner doubled and drove in a run.

Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs to lead Detroit, which lost its fourth in a row

Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez (1-1) surrendered eight runs on 10 hits in five-plus innings after permitting only two runs (one earned) in his first two starts combined.

Twins southpaw Kody Funderburk recorded the final two outs for his first save of the season.

Minnesota pounced on Valdez for six runs in the bottom of the first.

Buxton hit a leadoff single and came around to score the game’s first run on a wild pitch. Ryan Jeffers followed with an RBI groundout to make it 2-0.

Josh Bell added an RBI single and Wallner ripped an RBI double to make it a four-run lead. Lewis capped the big inning with a two-run single to center that scored Bell and Wallner.

Valdez settled down until the fourth, when he gave up another run that put the Twins on top 7-0. Buxton got things going once again as he hit a one-out single, advanced to second on a groundout and scored on a single to center by Luke Keaschall.

The Tigers pulled within 7-2 in the sixth. Kerry Carpenter hit a one-out single to score Colt Keith and Dillon Dingler added a two-out single to score Gleyber Torres.

Buxton scored another run in the bottom of the sixth to make it 8-2. Martin got caught in a rundown between first and second and Buxton scampered home before the Tigers could react.

Detroit erupted for four runs in the seventh to cut the deficit to 8-6.

Torres started the comeback attempt with a two-run double to right. Riley Greene pulled the Tigers within three runs on a two-out RBI infield single, and he advanced to third on a single by Dingler and scored on a wild pitch by reliever Cole Sands.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) scores during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images

Royce Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs for Minnesota, which won its third game in a row. Matt Wallner doubled and drove in a run.

Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs to lead Detroit, which lost its fourth in a row

Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez (1-1) surrendered eight runs on 10 hits in five-plus innings after permitting only two runs (one earned) in his first two starts combined.

Twins southpaw Kody Funderburk recorded the final two outs for his first save of the season.

Minnesota pounced on Valdez for six runs in the bottom of the first.

Buxton hit a leadoff single and came around to score the game’s first run on a wild pitch. Ryan Jeffers followed with an RBI groundout to make it 2-0.

Josh Bell added an RBI single and Wallner ripped an RBI double to make it a four-run lead. Lewis capped the big inning with a two-run single to center that scored Bell and Wallner.

Valdez settled down until the fourth, when he gave up another run that put the Twins on top 7-0. Buxton got things going once again as he hit a one-out single, advanced to second on a groundout and scored on a single to center by Luke Keaschall.

The Tigers pulled within 7-2 in the sixth. Kerry Carpenter hit a one-out single to score Colt Keith and Dillon Dingler added a two-out single to score Gleyber Torres.

Buxton scored another run in the bottom of the sixth to make it 8-2. Martin got caught in a rundown between first and second and Buxton scampered home before the Tigers could react.

Detroit erupted for four runs in the seventh to cut the deficit to 8-6.

Torres started the comeback attempt with a two-run double to right. Riley Greene pulled the Tigers within three runs on a two-out RBI infield single, and he advanced to third on a single by Dingler and scored on a wild pitch by reliever Cole Sands.

–Field Level Media

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Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback <div id="content-body-70841321" itemprop="articleBody">Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting’s coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Paris Olympics.Lin, who won gold in 57kg at the 2024 Games, reached the semifinal of the 60kg class at the Asian Elite Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, but lost to North Korea’s Won Un Gyong.Her coach, Tseng Tzu-chiang, told AFP that Lin would aim for a second Asian Games gold in Japan later this year after her comeback “breakthrough” this week, having won the 57kg class in Hangzhou in 2023.“Changing weight class is inherently a challenge. Having new competitors is a great way to challenge yourself,” Tseng told AFP in a phone interview from Ulaanbaatar.“It’s definitely a fantastic opportunity because we’ve never encountered any opponents in this weight class before.“It’s a breakthrough.”The medical committee of World Boxing, the governing body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), last month finally cleared the 30-year-old Lin to return to the ring.“It’s a new weight class, and she hasn’t been able to compete on the stage for a long time,” said Tseng.“Of course, the gender test is also a challenge, and now that we’ve passed that hurdle, we’ll focus on doing our best in the Asian Games.”READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/priya-ghanghas-asian-boxing-championships-60kg-final-feature-story-interview/article70837587.ece" target="_blank">After slow career start, Priya Ghanghas prepares for big step up in Asian Championships final</a>Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a gender-eligibility row at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where they won golds in separate weight classes.Both had been barred from the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) 2023 world championships for failing eligibility tests.The IOC allowed them to compete in Paris, saying they had been victims of “a sudden and arbitrary decision by the IBA”.World Boxing subsequently introduced a policy that fighters who want to participate in the women’s category need to take a one-off genetic test.Lin was tested last year, but World Boxing did not reveal the results. She missed the world championships in September after reportedly failing to get a response from World Boxing.ALSO READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/asian-boxing-championships-2026-india-results-semifinals-highlights-womens-mens-competition/article70834795.ece" target="_blank">Asian Boxing Championships 2026: Eight Indians in gold-medal bouts</a>Taiwan’s boxing association began an appeal process, submitting medical documents to World Boxing that were analysed by its medical committee.In March, she was finally cleared to compete “in the female category at World Boxing competitions,” said its secretary general, Tom Dielen in a statement.Tseng said it had been a drawn-out process.“We spent a lot of effort communicating and coordinating with World Boxing and the IOC to define the gender test policy, which took a lot of time,” he said.“When we found out we could compete, there were less than two weeks left (before the tournament). We were prepared, but our overall condition wasn’t perfect.”Lin will next compete at the World Boxing Cup in Guiyang, China, in June, Tseng added, before training in South Korea in preparation for September’s Asian Games.Published on Apr 09, 2026</div> #Genderrow #boxer #Lin #targets #Asian #Games #bronze #comeback

Deadspin | Nationals’ Foster Griffin strives to stay in top form vs. Astros Jun 27, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin (22) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin ranks among the National League leaders in several pitching categories, including wins, ERA and batting average against. He is not, however, an NL All-Star. Griffin (9-2, 2.87 ERA) will have one more chance to make a case as a potential late replacement when the Nationals conclude their three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old Griffin has been Washington’s ace during the team’s climb into wild-card contention. He is 3-0 with a 1.24 ERA over his past six starts, with Washington going 5-1 in those games and 14-4 in his 18 starts overall. And opponents are batting only .210 against him this season. Last time out, Griffin allowed a run on four hits in five innings of a 9-5 win Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in 100-degree weather at Nationals Park. He threw 83 pitches after reaching at least 100 in each of his past four starts. “That was a lot of sweat, trying to stay hydrated, trying to keep my hands dry to grip the ball,” Griffin said. “All the elements, the other team has to do the same thing, so have to grind through.” He has yet to face the Astros in his career. Houston will counter with right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 3.81 ERA) on Wednesday. Arrighetti dropped his third straight start on June 26, allowing eight runs on five hits and five walks in three innings in an 8-0 loss to Detroit. He turned it around last Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up one run on two hits over six innings in a no-decision as Houston lost 3-1. “I just thought he was way more aggressive in the zone,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “He was not running away from contact. … There was better tempo, better command.” Arrighetti, 26, will make his first career appearance against Washington. The Astros evened the three-game series with a 6-3 win on Tuesday. Jose Altuve went deep for the second straight game, providing Houston’s only extra-base hit to go with five singles. The Astros benefited greatly from seven walks and Christian Walker getting hit by pitches on two occasions. “I don’t know if it was pitching scared,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said when asked about the walks. “That’s what it felt like. … If we’re gonna go down, we gotta go down attacking. I’ve said that from the beginning of the year. I was just surprised to see that.” Houston’s Nick Allen produced his first three-RBI game of the season and stole a base, and Christian Vazquez drove in two runs after going 14 games without an RBI. Josh Hader struck out Dylan Crews with the bases loaded for the final out. For Washington, James Wood hit his MLB-leading eighth leadoff home run of the season. He is just one shy of tying Alfonso Soriano for the Nationals’ single-season record. Jose Tena hit his second pinch-hit home run of the season in the ninth and is batting .400 (8-for-20) as a pinch hitter in 2026. Luis Garcia Jr. has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games and is batting .425 with four doubles, six homers, nine runs and 16 RBIs during that span. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Nationals #Foster #Griffin #strives #stay #top #form #Astros

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Jun 27, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin (22) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin ranks among the National League leaders in several pitching categories, including wins, ERA and batting average against.

He is not, however, an NL All-Star.

Griffin (9-2, 2.87 ERA) will have one more chance to make a case as a potential late replacement when the Nationals conclude their three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Wednesday night.

The 30-year-old Griffin has been Washington’s ace during the team’s climb into wild-card contention. He is 3-0 with a 1.24 ERA over his past six starts, with Washington going 5-1 in those games and 14-4 in his 18 starts overall. And opponents are batting only .210 against him this season.

Last time out, Griffin allowed a run on four hits in five innings of a 9-5 win Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in 100-degree weather at Nationals Park. He threw 83 pitches after reaching at least 100 in each of his past four starts.

“That was a lot of sweat, trying to stay hydrated, trying to keep my hands dry to grip the ball,” Griffin said. “All the elements, the other team has to do the same thing, so have to grind through.”

He has yet to face the Astros in his career.

Houston will counter with right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 3.81 ERA) on Wednesday.

Arrighetti dropped his third straight start on June 26, allowing eight runs on five hits and five walks in three innings in an 8-0 loss to Detroit. He turned it around last Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up one run on two hits over six innings in a no-decision as Houston lost 3-1.

“I just thought he was way more aggressive in the zone,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “He was not running away from contact. … There was better tempo, better command.”

Arrighetti, 26, will make his first career appearance against Washington.

The Astros evened the three-game series with a 6-3 win on Tuesday. Jose Altuve went deep for the second straight game, providing Houston’s only extra-base hit to go with five singles. The Astros benefited greatly from seven walks and Christian Walker getting hit by pitches on two occasions.

“I don’t know if it was pitching scared,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said when asked about the walks. “That’s what it felt like. … If we’re gonna go down, we gotta go down attacking. I’ve said that from the beginning of the year. I was just surprised to see that.”

Houston’s Nick Allen produced his first three-RBI game of the season and stole a base, and Christian Vazquez drove in two runs after going 14 games without an RBI.

Josh Hader struck out Dylan Crews with the bases loaded for the final out.

For Washington, James Wood hit his MLB-leading eighth leadoff home run of the season. He is just one shy of tying Alfonso Soriano for the Nationals’ single-season record.

Jose Tena hit his second pinch-hit home run of the season in the ninth and is batting .400 (8-for-20) as a pinch hitter in 2026.

Luis Garcia Jr. has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games and is batting .425 with four doubles, six homers, nine runs and 16 RBIs during that span.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Nationals #Foster #Griffin #strives #stay #top #form #Astros">Deadspin | Nationals’ Foster Griffin strives to stay in top form vs. Astros

Jun 27, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin (22) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin ranks among the National League leaders in several pitching categories, including wins, ERA and batting average against.

He is not, however, an NL All-Star.

Griffin (9-2, 2.87 ERA) will have one more chance to make a case as a potential late replacement when the Nationals conclude their three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Wednesday night.

The 30-year-old Griffin has been Washington’s ace during the team’s climb into wild-card contention. He is 3-0 with a 1.24 ERA over his past six starts, with Washington going 5-1 in those games and 14-4 in his 18 starts overall. And opponents are batting only .210 against him this season.

Last time out, Griffin allowed a run on four hits in five innings of a 9-5 win Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in 100-degree weather at Nationals Park. He threw 83 pitches after reaching at least 100 in each of his past four starts.

“That was a lot of sweat, trying to stay hydrated, trying to keep my hands dry to grip the ball,” Griffin said. “All the elements, the other team has to do the same thing, so have to grind through.”

He has yet to face the Astros in his career.

Houston will counter with right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (7-4, 3.81 ERA) on Wednesday.

Arrighetti dropped his third straight start on June 26, allowing eight runs on five hits and five walks in three innings in an 8-0 loss to Detroit. He turned it around last Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up one run on two hits over six innings in a no-decision as Houston lost 3-1.

“I just thought he was way more aggressive in the zone,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. “He was not running away from contact. … There was better tempo, better command.”

Arrighetti, 26, will make his first career appearance against Washington.

The Astros evened the three-game series with a 6-3 win on Tuesday. Jose Altuve went deep for the second straight game, providing Houston’s only extra-base hit to go with five singles. The Astros benefited greatly from seven walks and Christian Walker getting hit by pitches on two occasions.

“I don’t know if it was pitching scared,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said when asked about the walks. “That’s what it felt like. … If we’re gonna go down, we gotta go down attacking. I’ve said that from the beginning of the year. I was just surprised to see that.”

Houston’s Nick Allen produced his first three-RBI game of the season and stole a base, and Christian Vazquez drove in two runs after going 14 games without an RBI.

Josh Hader struck out Dylan Crews with the bases loaded for the final out.

For Washington, James Wood hit his MLB-leading eighth leadoff home run of the season. He is just one shy of tying Alfonso Soriano for the Nationals’ single-season record.

Jose Tena hit his second pinch-hit home run of the season in the ninth and is batting .400 (8-for-20) as a pinch hitter in 2026.

Luis Garcia Jr. has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games and is batting .425 with four doubles, six homers, nine runs and 16 RBIs during that span.

–Field Level Media

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CHASKA, MINNESOTA - JUNE 28: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) — CHASKA, MINNESOTA – JUNE 28: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

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Nelly Korda can accomplish the Career Grand Slam this week This is Nelly Korda’s first chance at history.To be clear, this week marks Nelly’s first opportunity to make history since last making some. When you are Nelly Korda this kind of things happens all of the time.CHASKA, MINNESOTA – JUNE 28: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe LPGA Tour recognizes a Career Grand Slam as having won four different majors, but obviously there are five with the Evian becoming one back in 2013. This week marks that tournament and therefore opportunity for Nelly, and if she is unable to do it now she has a chance still at the Women’s British Open before this season’s majors are complete.Nelly’s best finish at the Evian to date is T8 four years ago. She has the longest active streak of making the cut at major championships with 10, and she has only missed one at the Evian specifically once in 9 total starts.Beyond the Career Grand Slam, a win this week would give Nelly the necessary points for inclusion in the LPGA Hall of Fame, and she would become the first player to be inducted since Lydia Ko in 2024. Needless to say there is a lot to play for.For what it’s worth the folks at FanDuel have Nelly as the betting favorite at +440 with the next-closest challenger being Jeeno Thitikul at +1000.It is going to be quite the week. #Nelly #Korda #accomplish #Career #Grand #Slam #week

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This is Nelly Korda’s first chance at history.
To be clear, this week marks Nelly’s first opportunity to make history since last making some. When you are Nelly Korda this kind of things happens all of the time.
CHASKA, MINNESOTA – JUNE 28: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
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The LPGA Tour recognizes a Career Grand Slam as having won four different majors, but obviously there are five with the Evian becoming one back in 2013. This week marks that tournament and therefore opportunity for Nelly, and if she is unable to do it now she has a chance still at the Women’s British Open before this season’s majors are complete.
Nelly’s best finish at the Evian to date is T8 four years ago. She has the longest active streak of making the cut at major championships with 10, and she has only missed one at the Evian specifically once in 9 total starts.
Beyond the Career Grand Slam, a win this week would give Nelly the necessary points for inclusion in the LPGA Hall of Fame, and she would become the first player to be inducted since Lydia Ko in 2024. Needless to say there is a lot to play for.
For what it’s worth the folks at FanDuel have Nelly as the betting favorite at +440 with the next-closest challenger being Jeeno Thitikul at +1000.
It is going to be quite the week.

#Nelly #Korda #accomplish #Career #Grand #Slam #week">Nelly Korda can accomplish the Career Grand Slam this week

This is Nelly Korda’s first chance at history.

To be clear, this week marks Nelly’s first opportunity to make history since last making some. When you are Nelly Korda this kind of things happens all of the time.

CHASKA, MINNESOTA – JUNE 28: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2026 at Hazeltine National Golf Club on June 28, 2026 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)

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The LPGA Tour recognizes a Career Grand Slam as having won four different majors, but obviously there are five with the Evian becoming one back in 2013. This week marks that tournament and therefore opportunity for Nelly, and if she is unable to do it now she has a chance still at the Women’s British Open before this season’s majors are complete.

Nelly’s best finish at the Evian to date is T8 four years ago. She has the longest active streak of making the cut at major championships with 10, and she has only missed one at the Evian specifically once in 9 total starts.

Beyond the Career Grand Slam, a win this week would give Nelly the necessary points for inclusion in the LPGA Hall of Fame, and she would become the first player to be inducted since Lydia Ko in 2024. Needless to say there is a lot to play for.

For what it’s worth the folks at FanDuel have Nelly as the betting favorite at +440 with the next-closest challenger being Jeeno Thitikul at +1000.

It is going to be quite the week.

#Nelly #Korda #accomplish #Career #Grand #Slam #week

The Egyptian football federation on Wednesday said it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup.

“Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup,” said a statement from the federation.

On Tuesday evening, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when Egypt was leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.

A few minutes later, Ziko did put Egyptian 2-0 up and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi had brought the champion level.

In the build-up to Argentina’s winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believes it should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pull by Alexis Mac Allister on Hamdy Fathy.

“Aburida demanded the investigation of the entire team of referees, including the video technology referees, because of the blatant errors and insisting on not reviewing some of the footage that we believe are in favour of the Egyptian national team, and we see in it the Pharaohs’ right to a correct goal and a penalty,” said the Egyptian statement.

It added that the president had also “demanded the exclusion of the referee and the entire crew from the World Cup after investigating these mistakes and proving the crime of discrimination against the Egyptian national team”.

The statement echoed remarks by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan immediately after the game.

“I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice,” Hassan told journalists.

“We haven’t seen respect or fair play. There has not been respect or fair play.”

Hassan told BeIN: “Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition. Perhaps they wanted Messi to stay in the running.

“In football, there are sometimes external factors that go beyond the technical aspects. The world champions received support at every level.”

Published on Jul 08, 2026

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Egypt files complaint against referee after controversial FIFA World Cup 2026 exit The Egyptian football federation on Wednesday said it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup.“Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup,” said a statement from the federation.On Tuesday evening, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when Egypt was leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.A few minutes later, Ziko did put Egyptian 2-0 up and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi had brought the champion level.In the build-up to Argentina’s winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believes it should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pull by Alexis Mac Allister on Hamdy Fathy.“Aburida demanded the investigation of the entire team of referees, including the video technology referees, because of the blatant errors and insisting on not reviewing some of the footage that we believe are in favour of the Egyptian national team, and we see in it the Pharaohs’ right to a correct goal and a penalty,” said the Egyptian statement.It added that the president had also “demanded the exclusion of the referee and the entire crew from the World Cup after investigating these mistakes and proving the crime of discrimination against the Egyptian national team”.The statement echoed remarks by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan immediately after the game.“I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice,” Hassan told journalists.“We haven’t seen respect or fair play. There has not been respect or fair play.”Hassan told BeIN: “Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition. Perhaps they wanted Messi to stay in the running.“In football, there are sometimes external factors that go beyond the technical aspects. The world champions received support at every level.”Published on Jul 08, 2026 #Egypt #files #complaint #referee #controversial #FIFA #World #Cup #exit

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The Egyptian football federation on Wednesday said it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup.
“Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup,” said a statement from the federation.
On Tuesday evening, Letexes ruled out a Mostafa Ziko goal ruled out when Egypt was leading 1-0 after VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.
A few minutes later, Ziko did put Egyptian 2-0 up and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi had brought the champion level.
In the build-up to Argentina’s winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believes it should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pull by Alexis Mac Allister on Hamdy Fathy.
“Aburida demanded the investigation of the entire team of referees, including the video technology referees, because of the blatant errors and insisting on not reviewing some of the footage that we believe are in favour of the Egyptian national team, and we see in it the Pharaohs’ right to a correct goal and a penalty,” said the Egyptian statement.
It added that the president had also “demanded the exclusion of the referee and the entire crew from the World Cup after investigating these mistakes and proving the crime of discrimination against the Egyptian national team”.
The statement echoed remarks by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan immediately after the game.
“I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice,” Hassan told journalists.
“We haven’t seen respect or fair play. There has not been respect or fair play.”
Hassan told BeIN: “Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition. Perhaps they wanted Messi to stay in the running.
“In football, there are sometimes external factors that go beyond the technical aspects. The world champions received support at every level.”
Published on Jul 08, 2026

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