Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan explains his strategy of not mentioning Lionel Messi before their World Cup match against Argentina

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Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan admitted he didn't mention Lionel Messi before their World Cup match to avoid intimidating his players. Hassan believed focusing on Messi's name could create undue pressure. Instead, he emphasized Argentina's team play, hoping to boost his squad's confidence for the Round of 16 match. Argentina defeated Egypt and advanced to the semifinals. Hassan expressed pride in his team's tournament performance and the valuable experience gained.


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