Mohamed Salah almost produced another unforgettable moment at the World Cup, only to be denied by VAR as Egypt’s World Cup ended in controversy against Egypt

Mohamed Salah and Egypt’s World Cup ended in controversy as the former Liverpool star saw his dream ended by a remarkable Argentina comeback.

The Pharaohs had looked set to upset the defending champions after taking a 2-0 lead midway through the second half, only for Argentina to hit back with three late goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez.

The 3-2 defeat may well prove to be Salah’s last action at a World Cup for his country, having already created history by guiding Egypt to a first win at the tournament and progression to the knockout stages, but the end of the road wasn’t without its controversy as the former Liverpool man was denied his own significant moment before his team saw red.

Having taken the lead through Yasser Ibrahim during the first-half, Egypt looked to have doubled its advantage after the break when Salah played Mostafa Ziko through with a superb through ball, with the winger providing a composed finish to send his country’s players and fans wild.

VAR intervened to rule the effort out though, with Marwan Attia ajudged to have pulled back Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez in the build-up, denying Salah what could have been his own historic moment with the assist.

Egypt wouldn’t have to wait too long for a second goal though, with Ziko not to be denied as he finished a sweeping counter-attack, with Salah again involved in the build-up.

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