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Morocco release statement after controversial Afcon final against Senegal

Senegal’s players left the pitch after Morocco were given a late penalty — Senegal’s players left the pitch after Morocco were given a late penalty (REUTERS)

Morocco lost 1-0 to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final after extra time on Sunday, following a controversial match.
Senegalese players staged a walk-off in protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco in second-half stoppage time following a VAR review.
The walk-off caused a 14-minute delay, and upon their return, Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed the crucial penalty.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) announced it would pursue legal action with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Fifa over the incident.
Both Fifa President Gianni Infantino and CAF condemned the Senegalese team's behaviour, stating that walk-offs and violence have no place in football, with CAF confirming disciplinary proceedings will follow.

Morocco to take legal action after Senegal’s Afcon final walk-off protest — In full