Pape Gueye Says Unavailable for Senegal Duty Under Current Coaching Set-Up
- Following Senegal's World Cup elimination on Wednesday, midfielder Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he will not play for the national team while the current technical staff remains in place.
- Senegal squandered a 2-0 lead against Belgium, conceding two goals before the 90th minute and losing 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 match. Belgium struck twice in the final four minutes to force extra time.
- The 27-year-old Villarreal player, who scored two goals in the group stage, was replaced by coach Pape Thiaw with Lamine Camara shortly after the hour mark as Senegal sought to protect their advantage.
- Thiaw's technical staff has faced prior scrutiny following an appeal case involving the Africa Cup title. The Confederation of African Football suspended Thiaw for five games in the next competition after judges ruled against Senegal.
- Senegal is awaiting an appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland regarding the Africa Cup title won in January that was overturned. The outcome may influence the team's future direction.
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A rather surprising announcement by Pope Gueye in the night, a few hours after the elimination of Senegal in the 16th final of the World 2026. In a story on Instagram, the Senegalese player indicated that he will take a break on the national selection, as long as the technical staff currently led by Pope Thiaw will be kept at the head of the team.
Senegal lost to Belgium in a dramatic World Cup match. Pape Gueye sent a harsh message to national team captain Pape Thiaw after the team's elimination.
On Wednesday, one of the 10th-final matches of the 2026 World Cup took place. Senegal’s selection faced Belgium and the African box was imposed by 2-0 until the 85th minute of the match. In the final moments, the European box managed to mark the 2-2 that extended the definition to the extra time, an instance in which Belgium managed to impose by 3-2 with a penalty in the final. This situation ended with a little pleasing atmosphere in Senegal’s …
Pape Gueye refuses Senegal return until technical staff changes
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced an indefinite break from international football following the Teranga Lions' dramatic FIFA World Cup exit to Belgium, saying he will not return to the national team while the current technical staff remain in charge.
The footballer Pape Gueye, a figure from Senegal, announced the resignation of his national team via social networks after falling from the World Cup “as long as this technical team follows.” Gueye’s words came after Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in teniseisavos after losing against Belgium (3-2). “I announce today that as long as this technical team continues I will pause in the selection,” wrote the Villarreal player on his so…
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