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Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be “taking a break” from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 27-year-old’s decision follows Senegal, who are managed by Pape Thiaw, letting a 2-0 lead slip as they were dramatically beaten by Belgium<\/a> in their last-32 tie at the World Cup.<\/p>\n Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time.<\/p>\n Belgium were awarded a controversial penalty in the 125th minute and Tielemans scored from the spot to knock Senegal out.<\/p>\n Gueye, who plays for La Liga side Villarreal in Spain, started the game but was replaced by Lamine Camara after 66 minutes.<\/p>\n “I will come back to say a few words about the elimination… but I am announcing today that as long as this coaching staff is in place, I will be taking a break from the national team,” Gueye, who has won 45 caps for Senegal and scored twice in their group-stage win over Iraq,<\/a> said on social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n