FIFA President Blasts Senegal Players Over AFCON Final Walkout, Calls Scenes Unacceptable
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the dramatic walkout by Senegal players during the AFCON final against Morocco, describing the incident as “unacceptable” and a threat to the integrity of football. The chaos erupted after Morocco were awarded a late penalty following a VAR review, prompting most Senegal players to leave the pitch in protest. Infantino stressed that match officials’ decisions must be respected at all times and warned that such actions send a wrong message to fans worldwide. Despite the controversy, Senegal regrouped and secured a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory, but FIFA has called on CAF to take appropriate disciplinary measures.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the dramatic walkout by Senegal players during the AFCON final against Morocco, describing the incident as “unacceptable” and a threat to the integrity of football. The chaos erupted after Morocco were awarded a late penalty following a VAR review, prompting most Senegal players to leave the pitch in protest. Infantino stressed that match officials’ decisions must be respected at all times and warned that such actions send a wrong message to fans worldwide. Despite the controversy, Senegal regrouped and secured a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory, but FIFA has called on CAF to take appropriate disciplinary measures.
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FIFA President Blasts Senegal Players Over AFCON Final Walkout, Calls Scenes Unacceptable
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the dramatic walkout by Senegal players during the AFCON final against Morocco, describing the incident as “unacceptable” and a threat to the integrity of football. The chaos erupted after Morocco were awarded a late penalty following a VAR review, prompting most Senegal players to leave the pitch in protest. Infantino stressed that match officials’ decisions must be respected at all times and warned that such actions send a wrong message to fans worldwide. Despite the controversy, Senegal regrouped and secured a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory, but FIFA has called on CAF to take appropriate disciplinary measures.
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