In a strongly worded statement, the Senegalese government denounced the ruling as illegal and unjust, saying it would respond on sporting, legal and political fronts. Officials also signaled a possible review of diplomatic relations with Morocco, insisting the title had been won fairly on the field and warning that overturning the result undermined the tournament’s credibility. The government further expressed support for Senegalese nationals still detained in Morocco following incidents linked to the final. The ruling has sharply escalated tensions between the two countries and added a diplomatic dimension to an already explosive sporting dispute.