“ What would be good is for us to save a little time and give them their cut straight away, and stop taking me for a fool as a spectator (…). » The rant launched by Grégory Schneider after the quarter-final of the African Cup of Nations won by Morocco against Cameroon (0-2) caused a lot of noise and provoked numerous reactions. The journalist did it again on Sunday, on the sidelines of the final of the competition.
A meeting ultimately won by Senegal against the Atlas Lions (1-0, ap), but during which the arbitration of Mr. Ndala Ngambo (DRC) was once again a source of controversy and controversy. On his social networks, Grégory Schneider posted a message to once again denounce the arbitration decisions. “Refereeing to vomit from the Senegal-Morocco match. To vomit. But who is fooled??? »
Out of his hinges and his reserve, the Libération journalist continued by raising his voice. “We understood for a week. Football as a fiction, CAN 2025 as a parody… Disgusting. If this fucking referee can look at himself in the mirror…” A reaction which followed in particular the famous penalty awarded to Morocco by Mr. Ndala Ngambo in added time of the game, while there was still 0-0.
Morocco and CAN arbitration, a subject that is debated
Finally, Brahim Diaz completely broke down and missed his panenka when challenging Edouard Mendy. And in overtime, it was the Lions of Terranga who scored before winning. As for Grégory Schneider’s publication, it pleased those who think like him, displeased those who do not have the same opinion, but also and above all provoked debate.
His colleague Guillaume Dufy, whom he regularly meets on the set of the L’Equipe channel, answered him for example;
“Still the referee, still the referee!” On all continents. In all championships. On the other hand, nothing about players who are cheaters, who don’t know the rules. Nothing on the overexcited benches, coaches, educators… Yes, that’s disgusting! »
