Mane talks about “crazy endings”: That’s why I encouraged my friends to come back

The “crazy” finalists saw a controversial scene, where the players left Senegal In opposition to the penalty awarded to Morocco, the host, at the end of the game, before Mane convinced them to return to the field.

Controversy erupted when the penalty was awarded, especially as it came minutes after a goal was ruled out for Senegal, which would have sealed the win. In response, the visiting coach led his team off the field.

The game was stopped for about a quarter of an hour as tensions escalated breadwho remained on the field and then briefly headed to the locker room, finally convinced his teammates to return and finish the game, an act that received great praise.

After the restart, the Senegalese goalkeeper made a save Edward Mendy The penalty was taken by Real Madrid striker Ibrahim Diaz in the “Panenka” style, and the visitors continued their journey to take the title thanks to Pape Gueye’s goal in extra time.

After the game, Mane emphasized the importance of finishing the game, saying: “It was sad and sad that these events happened. Imagine for a moment that we went into the locker room and the game stopped there. I think this will give a bad impression of our football. Africa does not deserve that day.”

He added in a statement published by the British newspaper “The Independent” that: “It has changed African football Amazingly, evidence of this is being followed all over the world. So for my part I did what I had to do. “

Saudi player Al-Nasr continued: “I think it’s crazy not to play the game. Because the referee gave a penalty, we leave the field? I think that would be very bad, especially in African football.

“I’d rather lose than have this happen to our football,” Mane said.