Desabre's sad day: He lost his father after the England defeat
After DR Congo's 2-1 defeat in the World Cup, coach Sebastien Desabre received the news of his father's death. The story of the team saying goodbye to the championship focuses on the human dimension of football.
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre received the news of his father's death after his team lost 2-1 to England in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The team spokesman, who attended the press conference after the match, announced that he was shaken by the news from Desabre's family. The French coach left the meeting in tears.
The match was played at Education City Stadium in Qatar on December 3, 2022. England's victory caused DR Congo, which finished the group stage in second place, to bid farewell to the tournament. The death of Desabre's father was the second blow after the defeat.
