Pape Gueye snubs coach Pape Thiaw after Senegal's World Cup elimination, threatens national team withdrawal

After the match, Gueye walked past Thiaw without acknowledgment, a moment captured by fans. This incident follows a social media post by Gueye, where he stated he would take a break from the national team as long as the current technical staff remains in place. Journalist Mbaye Sène of DSports also reported a heated altercation between Gueye and two members of the Senegalese Football Federation FSF before the match, which almost escalated into a physical confrontation.

These events highlight deep-seated tensions within the team, suggesting a significant crisis beyond the sporting defeat.