Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has sensationally threatened to quit international football in an explosive Instagram post following his team’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 32.
The 27-year-old Villarreal player declared he will no longer represent Senegal “as long as this technical staff” remains in place, posting: “I announce today that as long as it’s this technical staff I’ll take a break from the selection.”
The outburst came after Gueye was substituted in the 64th minute with Senegal leading 2-0, before Belgium staged a remarkable comeback. Coach Pape Thiaw defended the substitution, citing fatigue and insisting changes were forced by physical condition. The defeat adds to Thiaw’s controversial history, including the overturned AFCON final against Morocco.
Senegal’s World Cup exit has triggered a major internal crisis
Gueye’s threat could divide the squad ahead of future tournaments
The substitution decision will be debated for years to come
Thiaw’s coaching future is now in serious doubt
The crisis undermines Senegal’s status as Africa’s top team
Senegal faces an uncertain future. The federation must decide whether to back Thiaw or risk losing key players like Gueye.
Sources: Pape Gueye (via Instagram)
