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Villarreal have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial La Liga clash against Athletic Club, with Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye returning to training following an ankle injury sustained during the international break. The Yellow Submarine will also welcome back Spanish winger Ilias Akhomach after a long-term absence. However, concerns persist over the availability of […]
Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye will miss his side’s upcoming La Liga fixture against Getafe after suffering an ankle injury while on international duty with Senegal. The 25-year-old was forced off at halftime during Senegal’s goalless draw against Sudan last week and was subsequently unavailable for the team’s 2-0 victory over Togo. While initial fears suggested […]
Pape Gueye has returned to his club, Villarreal, after sustaining an injury during Senegal’s recent international fixture. The midfielder, who was forced off at halftime in the match against Sudan, has now begun his recovery process in Spain. Early departure from Senegal camp The 26-year-old was part of Senegal’s squad for the March international window […]
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has withdrawn from the national team squad after sustaining an ankle injury during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Sudan, the Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed. Gueye, who plays for Villarreal, was forced off at half-time in the goalless draw against Sudan in Benghazi, Libya, on Saturday. Subsequent medical tests revealed […]
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Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye has opened up on the reasons behind his departure from Olympique de Marseille to join Villarreal on a free transfer. In an interview with L’Équipe, Gueye revealed that the desire for consistent playing time and the influence of Villarreal coach Marcelino were key factors in his decision. Despite efforts by Marseille […]
Senegal has become an increasingly attractive destination for dual-national footballers playing in Europe, with several high-profile players choosing to represent the Lions of Teranga over their birth countries. Figures like Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Pape Gueye, Moussa Niakhaté, Ismail Jakobs, and Iliman Ndiaye have all embraced their Senegalese heritage, making significant contributions to the national […]
Senegalese international Pape Gueye has opened up about a shocking incident in which he was the victim of financial fraud by someone he once considered family during his time in Marseille. The Villarreal midfielder shared details of how a trusted acquaintance exploited his goodwill, leading to unauthorized withdrawals from his bank account. The 25-year-old, who […]
Senegalese international Pape Gueye has broken his silence on the failed transfer to Watford in 2019, describing the ordeal as a deeply traumatic chapter in his career. In a candid interview with Oui Hustle, the Villarreal midfielder revealed how misplaced trust in his agent led to a contract that left him and his family devastated. […]
