Senegal-France: The Press Gets Straight to the Point, Vieira Escapes with a Twist!

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegal-France: The Press Gets Straight to the Point, Vieira Escapes with a Twist!

Patrick Vieira, the new coach of Senegal, was asked about his support during the France-Senegal match in the 2026 World Cup. Although he witnessed France's 3-1 victory, he refrained from taking sides, focusing instead on analyzing the match. Vieira noted that Senegal played better in the first half but failed to capitalize on their chances.

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