Pape Guèye, a midfielder for the Senegal Lions, has released a new statement on Instagram following his announcement that he would take a break if the current technical staff remains in place. In his message, he thanked the Senegalese people and justified his recent decisions as being motivated by his love for his country and the future of Senegalese football. He acknowledged that the team underperformed during the tournament and promised to work hard to return stronger. According to reports, Pape Guèye has reportedly had altercations with members of the Senegalese Football Federation regarding poor organization during this World Cup. His decision to take a break is seen as a way to pressure the leadership to implement changes.