Coupe du monde 2026 : Édouard Mendy contraint de financer lui-même son IRM aux États-Unis
The controversy surrounding Senegal's participation in the 2026 World Cup continues to escalate. Following revelations of organizational problems, unpaid bonuses, and dysfunction within the delegation, a new element has emerged to fuel criticism of the management of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF).
According to Sport News Africa, the members of the Senegalese delegation received no insurance coverage throughout the competition. Players, technical staff, and management officials were thus left without protection in case of accident or medical problem, a particularly worrying situation for a competition of this magnitude.
This lack of insurance had direct consequences for the Lions' goalkeeper, Édouard Mendy. Having suffered a knee injury during the match against Norway, the second matchday of the group stage, the Senegalese goalkeeper had to undergo an MRI scan to assess the nature of his injury.
According to the same source, the Senegalese international was forced to pay for the medical examination himself, as healthcare costs are particularly high in the United States. This situation raises numerous questions about the arrangements in place to ensure medical care for members of the national team.
This latest revelation reinforces the perception of mismanagement of the Lions' 2026 World Cup campaign, already marred by several controversies. As criticism mounts, the Senegalese Football Federation is now expected to provide explanations for these serious dysfunctions.
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