Senegal Midfielder Pape Gueye to Take Break from National Team Under Current Management
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Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from playing for the national team under the current management, following their World Cup last-32 defeat to Belgium where they lost a 2-0 lead.
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Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.
The 27-year-old's decision follows Senegal, who are managed by Pape Thiaw, letting a 2-0 lead slip as they were dramatically beaten by Belgium in their last-32 tie at the World Cup.
Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time.
Belgium were awarded a controversial penalty in the 125th minute and Tielemans scored from the spot to knock Senegal out.
Gueye, who plays for La Liga side Villarreal in Spain, started the game but was replaced by Lamine Camara after 66 minutes.
