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23rd Feb 2024

Senegal fined by FIFA after Mohamed Salah laser beam incident

Callum Boyle

Salah was targeted with laser beams when taking a penalty for Egypt

Senegal have been fined £143,000 by FIFA for poor fan behaviour after fans of the African nation targeted Mohamed Salah with laser beams during a World Cup play-off.

Salah missed his spot-kick for Egypt as Senegal secured their place at the 2022 World Cup, however the game was marred as Salah has laser beams pointed at him when stepping up from 12 yards – impairing his vision.

The aftermath of the game saw the Egyptian Football Association make several accusations, claiming that their players had been racially abused,

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