Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on September 13, 2026, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga. Mendy, who played for clubs like Marseille, Reims, Rennes, and Chelsea, was a key member of the team that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021. The national team, now coached by Patrick Vieira, paid tribute to him on social media, highlighting the impact of his career on the Senegalese people.