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Egypt keeper's father calls World Cup match 'robbery'

Former Egypt goalkeeper Ahmed Shobeir wrote an emotional letter to his son Mostafa after Egypt's elimination from the World Cup, calling the 3-2 loss to Argentina 'a robbery'

Former Egypt goalkeeper Ahmed Shobeir (65), who played for Al-Ahly (1980-96) and the national team (1984-96), wrote a heartfelt letter to his son Mostafa after Egypt's painful World Cup elimination to Argentina (3-2) in the round of 16. The elder Shobeir expressed his support for his son while also commenting that the match was 'a robbery'. albergomalica.it

Egypt had complained about two decisive actions that they claimed prejudiced them during the match. As a former sports commentator, Ahmed Shobeir joined the Egyptian team in criticizing what they perceived as unfair decisions that led to their elimination from the tournament.