Apology and Injury Update: Gianluigi Donnarumma's Clash with Wilfried Singo
In a recent Ligue 1 match between Monaco and PSG, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a serious facial injury due to a clash with Monaco's Wilfried Singo. The incident occurred in the 17th minute when Singo, attempting to control the ball, inadvertently struck Donnarumma in the face with his studs. The impact caused Donnarumma to fall and hit his head on the ground, leading to significant bleeding from a large cut on his cheek.
Following the match, which ended in a 4-2 victory for PSG, Singo took to social media to apologize to Donnarumma, stating, "I would like to apologize to Gianluigi Donnarumma. My gesture was obviously not intentional, but I was able to see afterwards that he had a serious injury to his face. I wish you a speedy recovery." Donnarumma received immediate medical attention and was replaced by Matvey Safonov shortly after the incident. PSG later confirmed that Donnarumma sustained multiple wounds and would undergo medical examinations, with a recovery period expected to extend into 2024.
Controversy Surrounding Referee's Decision
The incident has sparked controversy regarding the officiating of the match. Referee François Letexier did not issue a card to Singo, despite him already receiving a yellow card earlier in the game. PSG captain Marquinhos expressed his frustration, stating, "VAR had to be called, we have to protect the players. In a situation like this, not giving a red card is strong." The lack of disciplinary action against Singo has raised questions about player safety and the effectiveness of officiating in high-stakes matches.
