Sadio Mane bids farewell to international football. Senegal could not inspire hope in the World Cup. Lions of Teranga lost 3-2 to Belgium in the pre-quarter finals. The 34-year-old decided to retire from football out of frustration.
Mann announced his retirement in a statement. In an emotional message, he said, he sacrificed everything for the country and gave his best. He said, he fought with his life for the motherland. He also thanked his fans and said that he should forgive him if he ever let them down in his career. This ended his 14-year international football career.
Mane scored 54 goals in 130 matches for the country. He also has 29 assists to his name. The star was instrumental in winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He played for Liverpool for a long time and also played for French club FC Metz. He made his debut for Senegal in 2012.
Even though he ended his international career as a footballer, his relationship with football did not end. I mean, I want to come back in a new form. He said, he wants to use his experience in the service of the countryWhich he will most gladly do. When asked whether he will be seen as a coach, he said it could be as part of the technical team, or as a coach. He may even be seen in charge of football administration in the future.