Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye has recounted a notable change in hospitality his team experienced during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In a recent interview, Gueye described how the squad was served tea every evening throughout the tournament.
However, he revealed that this routine was abruptly altered on the eve of their final match against England. "Every evening, they served us tea, but when they found out we were in the final... they stopped," Gueye was quoted as saying, highlighting a shift in the hosts' approach.
The final, played on December 18, 2022, saw England defeat Senegal 3-0 in the round of 16, eliminating the African champions from the tournament. Gueye, who plays for Olympique de Marseille, did not specify a reason for the change in service, leaving it as an anecdote from the team's camp.
The story offers a glimpse into the off-pitch experiences of teams during the major sporting event, which was the first World Cup held in the Middle East.
