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Marc Mayo

Egypt accuse Senegal of ‘racism’ after bus attacked and players targeted in World Cup play-off defeat

The Egyptian Football Association has claimed its players and staff were victims of racist abuse during Tuesday’s controversial World Cup play-off defeat to Senegal.

Home fans aimed laser pens at the Pharaohs’ penalty takers and goalkeeper during the shootout that sent Senegal to Qatar, which were clearly visible on TV footage before Sadio Mane netted the winning spot-kick.

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