Mané retires from Senegal after 130 caps and 54 goals

Mané says goodbye, 130 caps and 54 goals later

Sadio Mané has retired from international football. The announcement came Saturday, days after Senegal's World Cup exit. 130 caps. 54 goals. Your nation's greatest (1) (2).

"Pondré mi experiencia al servicio de la nación," Mané said, I will put my experience at the service of the nation (2). He is 34 and plays for Al Nassr.

Belgium 3–2 Senegal, World Cup over in the round of 32

Your team pushed Belgium to extra time and fell one goal short (1) (3). The tie was decided in the knockout phase, a brutal way to leave a tournament.

Senegal earned respect from Belgium's dressing room. Thibaut Courtois later called your team a tougher opponent than the United States, whom Belgium faced next (3).

Pape Gueye has since announced a break from the national team (3).

Vieira linked as Thiaw's position weakens

Patrick Vieira is the favourite to take over if Pape Thiaw is dismissed (3). The World Cup exit has placed Thiaw under serious pressure.

Thiaw addressed the situation directly: "É verdade, há alguns problemas que temos que lidar na parte dos jogadores, comigo e a federação. Mas estamos focados no jogo, este é o mais importante", it is true, there are issues to deal with on the players' side, with me and the federation, but we are focused on the game, that is the most important thing (3).

No official decision has been announced.