Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected suggestions that FIFA is favoring defenders in ongoing matches. FIFA World Cuphe insists that such comments are nothing new and are instead a source of encouragement for his players. Speaking ahead of Argentina’s quarter-final against Switzerland on Sunday, Scaloni said his team’s criticism has strengthened the team’s determination as they chase a second consecutive World Cup title. Controversy over Argentina’s alleged positive treatment from FIFA has grown during the tournament, particularly on social media. The talks took place after Argentina’s 16th win over Egypt, where Egypt’s goal was disallowed following a VAR review, while another penalty appeal from Egypt was dismissed. The decision drew criticism from Egyptian teachers and some supporters, who doubted the director. Some fans have suggested that FIFA is interested in keeping the business Lionel Messi and Argentina in the competition. However, those claims remain opinions and not facts. Scaloni denied the accusations and said that the assessment comes from Argentina as the world’s leading experts. “The truth is, we can have a lot of people who don’t want us to win because we won the last time, and well, we think about that. And yes, it comes down to the players. We use criticism or comments to rebel. To start rebelling and make the players play better,” Scaloni told reporters on Saturday. The Argentina boss said similar claims have followed his country over the years, including during the 1986 World Cup triumph. “It’s been a long time, 40 years as you said, since 1986, right? They said we were favorites then, too. So it’s nothing new. As far as I remember, Argentina has always been one of the teams that start the competition, always. And in a way, as you rightly said, it’s used to show the players to win, but if the people of Argentina just want to win. be the people who don’t want the team of another country to win,” said Scaloni. The 47-year-old also defended VAR’s role, saying the technology leaves room for error. “I think that with VAR and all these things, it is very difficult to help you. Very difficult, very difficult. There is no double interpretation with VAR. In addition, they said it clearly to us in the training that they gave us before the World Cup. They showed us all the drawings. This is how it will be, it will be like this, like that. And it was added to the letter,” he added. Argentina will continue their title defense when they face Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, July 12.
