CAN 2025 Final: Pape Thiaw Issues Apology to Football

Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw expressed regret after the CAN 2025 final, where Senegal won despite a controversial officiating decision that nearly led to his players leaving the pitch. Thiaw admitted to instructing his team to exit in protest over a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco but later reflected on his actions and apologized for them. He acknowledged the referee’s mistakes and emphasized that emotions can cloud judgment in intense moments. Ultimately, he conveyed his apologies to the football community for the incident.

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