'VAR Is Not Perfect': Bhaichung Bhutia On Refereeing Controversies In Argentina Vs Egypt | FIFA 2026
India footballer and captain Bhaichung Bhutia discussed the controversial round of 16 World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt, where Argentina secured a 3-2 win
India footballer and captain Bhaichung Bhutia discussed the controversial round of 16 World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt, where Argentina secured a 3-2 win after trailing by two goals. Addressing Egypt's allegations of referee bias and manipulation to favour Lionel Messi, Bhutia stated, "It wasn't a victory. It was a two-goal lead." He explained that while the disallowed Egyptian goal involved a minor foul on Martinez, the decision was technically correct by the rulebook.
Bhutia acknowledged the ongoing debates around the video assistant referee system, noting, "VAR is not perfect," and admitted that technology can sometimes be subjective. He dismissed claims that Messi should have received a red card, comparing it to a similar incident involving Balogun. Looking ahead to the rest of the tournament, Bhutia predicted that Argentina might struggle against Switzerland and fail to reach the semi-finals.
Instead, he backed England and Spain to reach the final, expressing his support for England to lift the trophy, adding, "They deserve to win it." Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!
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