The head of state to abandon its obligations to go to the World

Last update 6 April, 2024 por Alberto Llopis

Football raises passions, World and many more if possible. It is normal that fans plan their holidays or free time to follow their team in a World Championship. What it is not so, It is that a head of state to abandon its government obligations at least 12 days, to go to the country where the World Cup is played and settle there while his team competes. This is the case of Macky Sall, Senegalese President.

The highest representative of the African country, will go to Russia for two weeks to watch the matches will play your selection. "Following the invitation of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, I'm taking 12 days off to attend the World Cup and support Lions, to show that they are not alone ", Senegalese President said during the farewell ceremony of your choice before heading to Russia.

Senegal will play in Russia for the second time in a World Cup. The first was in Korea and Japan 2002, which surprised on his debut by beating the then reigning champions France, and get to reach the quarterfinals. In Russia 2018, compete in the H group with Poland (his first rival, el 19 junio), Japan (el 24) and Colombia (el 28). And there will be the president who will stop aside the obligations of their country to follow their national team.