Muhammad Saloh spoke about the defeat against Argentina
Muhammad Salah, the key forward of the Egyptian national team, shared his thoughts on the controversial situation that arose after the match against Argentina in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Despite the African side leading by two goals during the heated exchange, they ultimately failed to hold on and were forced to withdraw from the competition. After the match, discussions about refereeing decisions and sharp comments from team member Zikoni sparked various debates.
According to One.uz, Salah did not hide that accepting this defeat was extremely difficult for the entire team. As he emphasized, having a significant advantage on the scoreboard during the game and maintaining full control strengthened their confidence in victory.
However, the final result turned out unexpectedly. In Salah's view, all the reactions and objections expressed after the match were more a result of strong emotions and feelings following the loss rather than objective assessments.
He also addressed the sharp remarks made by team captain Mustafa Zikoni regarding refereeing. Salah urged that Zikoni's words should not be interpreted as disrespect toward Lionel Messi or the international football organization.
As Salah explained, the player was simply deeply affected by the painful defeat and the events on the field, so his statements should not be taken as personal animosity.
Responding to questions about refereeing, Salah expressed an unexpected stance: he stated that he does not agree with the view that victory was taken away due to refereeing or that the team's rights were violated.
In his opinion, the referee performed his duties like any other specialist, and the outcome of the match was not determined solely by his decisions. Despite the loss, Salah emphasized his satisfaction with his team's actions and expressed pride in his teammates.
They demonstrated worthy resistance against the world champions and fought until the last minute, which he acknowledged. In conclusion, the Egyptian star congratulated Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team on their victory and wished them success in the upcoming stages.
Argentina will now face Switzerland in the quarterfinals, while Egypt has concluded the tournament with dignity.
