"It was never my intention to go against the principles of the game I love so much, Thiaw wrote on Instagram on Thursday. I simply tried to protect my players from injustice. What some may perceive as a violation of the rules is nothing more than an emotional reaction to the bias of the situation. After deliberation, we decided to resume the match and go for the trophy."
"Sadio Mane persuaded the Senegal players back so Brahim Diaz could take Morocco's penalty. Diaz's effort was saved in the last action of normal time, then Pape Guaye scored in extra time for Senegal to win 1-0. FIFA President Gianni Infantino slammed Senegal's walk-off the next day, and the Moroccan Football Federation said it was pursuing legal action with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football because it significantly impacted the normal flow of the match and the players' performance."
"The decision to award the penalty led to fights around the field with rival players involved on the sideline while stewards battled with Senegalese behind one of the goals. Some fans managed to get onto the field where the fighting continued, and some were dragged away. The Senegal walk-off ultimately led to a 15-minute stop in play, but there was still fighting ongoing when Brahim took his unsuccessful sport kick."
Senegal left the field in stoppage time of the Africa Cup of Nations final after Morocco was awarded a penalty following a ruled-out Senegal goal. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw defended the walk-off as an emotional decision taken to protect players from perceived injustice, and the team later resumed play. Sadio Mane persuaded players to return; Brahim Diaz missed the penalty and Pape Guaye scored in extra time to win 1-0. The incident sparked fights, pitch incursions, a 15-minute stoppage, condemnation from FIFA, and legal action threatened by the Moroccan Football Federation. The Senegalese Football Federation complained of lack of fair play by hosts.
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