Senegal star Pape Gueye threatens international retirement after World Cup exit
By TUW
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has sparked controversy following his emotional reaction to the national team’s Round of 32 elimination, reportedly taking aim at the coaching setup in a strongly worded social media post.
In a message shared on Instagram, Gueye suggested he would only speak in detail at a later stage about the reasons behind Senegal’s exit. However, he also made a bold declaration regarding his international future.
“I will come back later to talk about the reasons for the elimination,” he wrote. “But today I am announcing that as long as this coaching staff remains in place, I will stop playing for the national team.”
The statement has quickly drawn attention, raising questions about internal tensions within the Senegal camp following their knockout-stage departure.
Senegal’s early exit has already triggered scrutiny from fans and pundits, and Gueye’s comments are expected to intensify debate around the team’s direction and leadership in the aftermath of the tournament.
