DR Congo Coach Informed of Father’s Death During Press Conference After England Defeat

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DR Congo’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a 2-1 loss to England in the round of 32 in Atlanta. During the post-match press conference, a team official broke the news that coach Sebastien Desabre had lost his father. Desabre appeared stunned, quietly thanked the room in French, and then left. Despite the tragic interruption, Desabre praised his team’s performance, saying they fought like the Congolese people and would learn and improve. England goals from Harry Kane secured the win after DR Congo had taken the lead through Brian Cipenga.

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