EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 : Senegal will hope to become less passive in defence and improve efficiency in their attack, coach Pape Thiaw said, after a 3-1 defeat by France in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday.The African side had looked to be the better team in a goalless first half before France

France and Senegal open Group I in East Rutherford on Tuesday in a meeting shaped as much by history as by present-day ambition, bringing together a...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 15 : Senegal coach Pape Thiaw was a player on the sidelines 24 years ago when his country beat France 1-0 in a shock result at the World Cup - now, he…

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw confirms AFCON controversy is behind them as the team focuses on their World Cup opener against France. Read more here.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Didier Deschamps' side delivered a statement performance in the second half against Senegal

El entrenador senegalés puntualizó que el equipo estuvo bien defensivamente, pero que perdió el balón “en algunas fases”, lo que penalizó al equipo.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 : Senegal will hope to become less passive in defence and improve efficiency in their attack, coach Pape Thiaw said, after a 3-1 defeat by France in…

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 16 : France manager Didier Deschamps admitted he delivered some home truths to his players at halftime during their 3-1 World Cup victory over…