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Sadio Mané Reflects On Comeback: “We Knew It Was Possible”

Sadio Mané Reflects On Comeback: “We Knew It Was Possible”

Sadio Mané has opened up about his team’s resilient comeback performance, stressing that experience and composure played a crucial role in overturning a difficult start.

Speaking after the match, the Senegalese forward admitted the opening half was frustrating, with his side dominating possession but still conceding twice. “We know these kinds of matches thanks to our experience,” Mané explained. “After the second goal, we didn’t panic. We knew it was possible to equalize and come back.”

Despite controlling much of the game, Mané said the team’s inability to convert early chances gave their opponents the opportunity to strike. “We were …

Diouf Tells Irate Senegalese Fans To Cool It

While fans in Africa reacted with indignation after Sadio Mane finished fourth in the Ballon d’Or voting, another striker who played for Senegal and Liverpool, took a slightly more balanced view.

Mane, who won the Champions League, finished behind Argentine winner Lionel Messi of Barcelona, Dutch team-mate Virgil van Dijk and Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Many fans in Senegal were quick to blame racial prejudice. Journalists blamed African voters.

“We can’t talk about racism, but only about favouritism,” said El-Hadji Diouf, who played 55 games in three seasons at Anfield and won 70 international caps, told AFP.

Diouf agreed, however, …