Mondial 2026 : Abdoulaye Fall se défend sur la présence de sa famille et clarifie ses indemnités
In response to the numerous criticisms sparked by his presence with his family during the Lions' trip to the 2026 World Cup, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Abdoulaye Fall, broke his silence to provide clarification.
Asked to explain the trip, the head of Senegalese football admitted to having boarded the special flight chartered for the delegation with his wife and children. He maintained, however, that this was not at the expense of the players or the coaching staff.
Family reunion for Tabaski
To justify this decision, the president of the FSF cited personal reasons related to the schedule: “I traveled with my wife and children on the special flight. My children live in the United States. I wanted us to be with them so we could spend Tabaski together as a family. There were 287 seats on the plane. We gave all the business class seats to the players. And we sat in the back.”
Abdoulaye Fall also indicated that he had not done anything unusual, recalling that his family had already accompanied him to several international competitions. "I have always traveled with my family. To Egypt, Cameroon, Singapore, Ivory Coast," he added.
Clarification on bonuses and personal circumstances
The president of the FSF also addressed accusations regarding the financial benefits he allegedly received since taking the helm of the organization. He clarified the amounts received: "I haven't received any bonuses, except for the presidential bonus and the 19 million. Otherwise, since I've been here, I haven't received any bonuses."
Finally, Abdoulaye Fall emphasized his personal situation, explaining that he did not need to request resources from the Federation for certain expenses. "In all modesty, I was the highest-paid civil servant in this country. There are things I can do myself. I don't rely on the Federation," he concluded.
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