Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
Summary
Senegal football player Pape Gueye announced he will stop playing for the national team as long as the current coaching staff remains in charge. This decision comes after Senegal's loss to Belgium in the World Cup, where Senegal lost in extra time following a controversial penalty.Key Facts
- Pape Gueye is a 27-year-old midfielder who plays for Villarreal in Spain.
- He has played for Senegal at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups and has 45 national team appearances (caps).
- Senegal led 2-0 against Belgium before losing the match after extra time and a penalty in the 125th minute.
- Gueye said he will take a break from the national team while the current coach, Pape Thiaw, remains.
- Pape Thiaw has been Senegal’s coach since December 2024.
- Thiaw’s coaching was controversial after Senegal was stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title due to the team walking off the field during the final.
- Senegal is appealing this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, hoping to get the title back.
- Gueye was substituted in the World Cup match after 66 minutes before Senegal’s defeat in extra time.
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