'Egypt were robbed!': Mamdani's bus joke fuels Argentina VAR firestorm after Messi heroics

Lionel Messi's dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt has ignited a global VAR controversy after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joked that fans could use six minutes saved on faster buses to "watch Egypt get robbed." The remark has fueled fresh debate over the officiating in Argentina's thrilling 3-2 victory. The Round of 16 clash was overshadowed by disputed VAR decisions, with Egypt protesting key calls while fans and pundits questioned the consistency of officiating. Despite the controversy, Messi inspired Argentina's late comeback to book a place in the quarter-finals.