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Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli accused of sexual misconduct as nation's World Cup 2018 campaign is plunged into crisis

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli at the touchline in a past match. [Photo/Courtesy]

Argentina's World Cup campaign is in crisis after the president of the country's FA was forced go public to deny rumours that coach Jorge Sampaoli has been accused of sexual misconduct.

The two-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Iceland on Saturday night.

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