FIFA launch investigation into Egypt’s World Cup play-off defeat by Senegal after visitors filed a complaint that Mo Salah and Co were racially abused, had objects thrown at them and lasers shone in their faces
- Senegal beat Egypt on Tuesday night to reach the World Cup later this year
- The fixture was marred by scenes on and off the pitch towards Egypt/s players
- Mohamed Salah was targeted by Senegal fans as he made his way off the pitch
- Mohamed Salah had lasers shone in his eye before he missed his spot kick
- He was also pelted with objects by fans as he left the pitch following the defeat
FIFA are investigating the World Cup qualifier between Senegal and Egypt.
It ended in a penalty shootout marred by Mohamed Salah and his team-mates being targeted by lasers.
Senegal won 3-1 on penalties to book their place in Qatar. But a bitter fallout has ensued, with Egypt making accusations about their treatment in Dakar.
Mohamed Salah had to be escorted off the pitch by security guards in Senegal on Tuesday
Officials protected the Liverpool star as missiles were aimed at him as he went down the tunnel
Security guards covered Salah as Senegal fans took their celebrations far too far in Dakar
Salah marched into the dressing room in disgust after Egypt’s penalty shootout defeat
They filed a complaint which claims players – especially Salah – were racially abused, had objects thrown at them during the warm-up and their bus attacked.
During the shootout, Egypt players and their goalkeeper had green lasers shone at them.
An Egyptian FA statement said: ‘The national team have been exposed to racism with offensive signs in the stands against the Egyptian players in general, and Mohamed Salah in particular.’
FIFA vowed to examine match reports before deciding on the next steps.
‘FIFA is currently in the process of analysing the official match reports of the FIFA World Cup qualifier match between Senegal and Egypt,’ their statement read.
The relevant information included in the match reports will be evaluated by the competent disciplinary bodies before deciding on the next steps to be taken.’
The 29-year-old and his Egypt team-mates had lasers shone in their faces against Senegal
The Egypt players being targeted was shown by several close-up shots from the cameras
Salah and his Egypt comrades had lasers shone in their eyes throughout the match
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