France, July 3 -- Gueye, who plays his club football for Villareal in Spain, revealed his move on social media a day after Senegal squanderd a two-goal lead in their 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the last 32 at the World Cup.

"I ⁠will come back to tell you ​a few words regarding the elimination," said Gueye.

"But I ​announce today that, as long as this technical staff remains in place, I'll be taking a break ​from the national team." Senegal cruising to the last 16

Habib Diarra ‌and ⁠Ismaila Sarr both scored to put the West Africans in charge after 50 minutes of the game against Belgium in Seattle.

Gueye was replaced shortly after the hour mark as head coach Pape Thiaw sent ​on defender Lamine R...