World Cup 2026: Antonio Simeone comments on the controversial penalty against England!

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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Antoine Semenyo has acknowledged the frustration within the Ghana squad over the penalty appeal that was turned down during their goalless draw with England at the World Cup.

The forward revealed that the incident was discussed during training, with players reflecting on how they might have handled the situation differently.

“The penalty incident against England? We talked about it in training today. As players we had to gang around the referee and ask for it. It's quite frustrating.”

Semenyo’s comments suggest that the Black Stars are still coming to terms with the decision, but the focus has now shifted to their final Group L fixture. Ghana will need to put the frustration behind them if they are to secure a place in the knockout stages. The match against England may have ended goalless, but the sense of what could have been lingers. For the players, the lesson is clear: next time, they will be more assertive in their appeals.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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