Collina clarifies fouls after Argentina-Egypt clash

In a new interview, former FIFA referee Pierluigi Collina addressed controversies from the last‑round match between Argentina and Egypt, stating that a foul remains a foul and that VAR may step in when the on‑field referee misses an offence. He pointed to Marwan Attia’s step on Lisandro Martínez’s foot as a clear foul, noting there is no fixed distance or time limit for VAR intervention.

Collina also commented on Egypt’s claim for a penalty after Mohamed Salah fell in the 16‑metre box during a duel with Julian Álvarez, emphasizing that stepping on an opponent’s foot is a foul, strolling over the ball and then making contact is not. The game finished 3–2 to Argentina, and Egypt’s coach was furious with the referee’s decisions. lebandit.lat