Mondial : Les Lions sans assurance, les coulisses d'un fiasco administratif
Although the Lions of Teranga's adventure ended on the pitch in the round of 32 against Belgium, Senegal's premature elimination continues to generate much discussion. Between internal tensions and chaotic management, serious administrative and medical failings are now being highlighted.
While the Ministry of Sports recently imposed a heavy hand by ordering members of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) to stop their media appearances following the outcry over President Abdoulaye Fall's press conference, new revelations are further weakening the governing body.
According to exclusive information published by the media outlet Sport News Africa, the FSF has not taken out any insurance policy to protect the players, the technical staff and the entire official delegation during their stay for the competition.
This lack of coverage was compounded by other major internal dysfunctions, including the non-payment of salaries for the national team's medical staff.
The consequences of this administrative oversight quickly caught up with the team on American soil. Goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, who injured his knee during the group match against Norway (matchday 2), had to undergo an emergency MRI scan to determine the exact nature of his injury, according to SNA.
Not being covered by the federation, the Senegalese goalkeeper was forced to pay for the medical examination out of his own pocket. Given the extremely high cost of healthcare in the United States, the bill proved exorbitant. "This incident has greatly contributed to deteriorating the atmosphere within the team and creating a climate of deep distrust towards the FSF leadership," the sports media outlet reports.
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