Article #48474
France 24 - World News
| Title | Fact-checking claims that Senegal’s football team were treated like ‘criminals’ at US airport | Source | France 24 - World News |
| Description | Kicking off this Thursday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen a fair share of criticism, before having begun. A new viral video has triggered more backlash, showing Senegal's national team being searched on the tarmac of a US airport with metal detectors, which internet users claimed shows the players "treated like criminals" and "unapologetic racism." There's also a photo of the coach undergoing the same treatment. But how real are these images? | ||
| Link | https://www.france24.com/en/fact-checking-claims-that-senegal-s-football-team-were-treated-like-criminals-at-us-airport | Published At | 2026-06-10 16:48:20 (1 month ago) |
| Created At | 2026-06-10 16:52:23 | Updated At | 2026-06-10 16:52:23 |