Infantino Condemns Chaos During AFCON Final and Calls for Sanctions Against Senegal

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FIFA President Condemns Unacceptable Behavior at Africa Cup of Nations Final

Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, has condemned the unacceptable behaviors witnessed during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. He emphasized the urgent need for strict measures against those responsible to ensure adherence to regulations and the safety of the competitions.

Senegalese Players Temporarily Leave the Field

The match, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time, was marked by exceptional tension. Some Senegalese players briefly left the field to protest the awarding of a penalty to Morocco in the final seconds of regular time before returning to continue the game.

Infantino labeled this behavior as “unacceptable,” reminding everyone that such attitudes jeopardize the very essence of football and disrupt the normal flow of matches.

Chaos in the Stands

The incidents were not limited to the pitch. In the stands, several Senegalese supporters attempted to storm the field for about 15 minutes while Moroccan player Ibrahima Diaz was preparing to take the penalty, which he ultimately missed.

The FIFA President praised the efforts of security forces and organizers in managing the situation, while highlighting the challenges of handling such outbursts in a context of an angry crowd.

Call for Disciplinary Measures

Infantino stressed that violence and disregard for referee decisions cannot be tolerated in football. Teams must adhere to the established rules.

He concluded by urging the disciplinary bodies of the CAF (Confederation of African Football) to take “appropriate measures” against those responsible, in order to prevent the recurrence of such incidents and to safeguard the integrity of African competitions.

This translation captures the essence and tone of the original French text while ensuring fluency and readability in English.