The French newspaper, L'Equipe, revealed today, Wednesday, the absence of Senegalese star Sadio Mane from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, due to an injury he suffered yesterday, Tuesday, in the Bayern Munich match against Werder Bremen in the German Football League, which ended with the Bavarian victory 6-1.
The news of Mane's absence from the World Cup in Qatar ignited the anger of the fans on social media, as activists expressed their great sadness at the star's inability to participate in the World Cup due to injury.
International newspapers widely circulated the news, and sports journalists and activists from around the world interacted on their personal accounts via Twitter with this news, as a large number of them considered that Mane's absence would be a great loss for Senegal and the African continent in general in the World Cup.
INFO L'EQUIPE.
Sorti sur blessure lors de la victoire du Bayern Munich face au Werder Brême (6-1) mardi soir, le Sénégalais Sadio Mané ne disputera pas la Coupe du monde (20 novembre – 18 décembre).
https://t.co/R02vL40Kxo pic.twitter.com/dNZOZxRpnx
— L'ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) November 9, 2022
"Terrible news for Sadio Mane, Senegal and Africa. An injury on the eve of the World Cup is the worst thing that can happen to a footballer," said CAF press secretary Tanu Diallo.
#Qatar2022
Terrible nouvelle pour Sadio Mané, le Sénégal et l'Afrique.
Le joueur du Bayern est forfait pour le mondial (@lequipe) Se blesser à la veille d'une Coupe du Monde est la pire chose qui puisse arriver à un footballeur.
pic.twitter.com/ODtIkohzbx
— Tanou Diallo (@TanouDiallo18) November 9, 2022
Spanish journalist Manu Heredia described what happened to Mane as a "drama" for Senegal, while sports journalist Alberto Sierra expressed his lack of understanding of the idea of Mane's absence from the World Cup at this particular time.
Ostras, menudo drama for Senegal: @lequipe confirma que Sadio Mané NO jugará el Mundial de Catar 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/kC2ahIlrC7
— Manu Heredia (@ManuHeredia21) November 9, 2022
Another sports journalist commented on the absence of the Bayern Munich star, saying: "The Teranga Lions represent the best chance for the African continent to succeed in the World Cup in Qatar. Without Sadio Mane, the tournament will be difficult for Aliou Cisse - Senegal coach - and his team."
No puede ser… Sadio Mané se queda sin Mundial 😰 pic.twitter.com/jOxF5HvOSU
— Alberto P. Sierra (@alberpsierra) November 9, 2022
Interactions with Mane's absence were not limited to foreign activists, and Arab tweeters interacted expressing their sadness and considered this absence a loss for his country's team.
Saudi activist Abdul Wahab Al-Qahtani said: "A loss for Senegal and for the entire World Cup. Apart from his level, I am a star who deserved respect and appreciation for everyone sad for him."
A loss for Senegal and the entire World Cup.
Away from his level, I am a star who deserves the respect and appreciation of everyone.
sad for him.
Here we recall what we have already said that it is stupid to blame a player or star who is afraid of getting injured before the start of the World Cup. https://t.co/24Ep2zjTIB pic.twitter.com/zmc1P9m0yx
- Abdulwahab Al-Qahtani (@wahabaljaberr) November 9, 2022
#ÚLTIMAHORA
🚨 ¡Mané se queda sin Mundial!
✍️ @danipeinado93 https://t.co/1e42NivhTy
— Diario AS (@diarioas) November 9, 2022
Very sad news, Mane's absence from the World Cup https://t.co/83htttLqmm
— Reham Hamdi (@rehamhamdii) November 9, 2022
The topic of Sadio Mane, if true, remains a very, very sad thing
— Ayman Gelbo (@AymanGelberto) November 9, 2022
BREAKING
Heartbreak for Sadio Mane and Senegal, according to reports.
#Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/NpT33rvTP4
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) November 9, 2022
Sadio is the man for #Senegal and the Teranga Lions represent the continent's best chance of success in Qatar.
Without the Bayern man, the tournament will be a tough one for Aliou Cisse and his team😩 pic.twitter.com/nrlAwBVUUZ
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) November 9, 2022