Football's governing body FIFA have punished Senegal with an £8,700 fine for breaking World Cup rules ahead of their clash with England in the round of 16. A 2-1 win over Ecuador on Tuesday saw them seal qualification through their group as Ismaila Sarr and Kalidou Koulibaly scored either side of Moises Caicedo's equaliser.
There was jubilation from the African nation as they booked their date with the Three Lions, looking to follow up their African Cup of Nations success up with a long run in the World Cup. However, while the punishment they've received has come before the clash, it was actually for actions from before their group decider with Ecuador.
Manager Aliou Cisse attended the routine press conference on his own and without one of his players alongside him to take questions for the game. FIFA rules state that the head coach of a nation must host a press conference the day before a match and with one player from their squad.
