HE KEPT MAKING THE SAME MYSTERIOUS “X” SIGN… THEN THE REFEREE REACHED FOR HIS CARD. Egypt boss Hossam Hassan’s furious touchline reaction during the World Cup clash with Argentina instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the match. Cameras caught him repeatedly making a dramatic “X” gesture as Egypt’s bench erupted, but the meaning behind it was not as simple as many fans first thought. The moment ended with a yellow card, a wave of confusion online, and one hidden rule detail that explains why this sideline flashpoint turned into such a storm.
Hossam Hassan’s ‘X’ gesture sparked questions after his clash with the referee, leading to a yellow card during Egypt’s World Cup defeat. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan…