DR Congo coach learns of father’s death during post-match press conference

DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre learned of his father’s death during a post-match press conference following his side’s 2-1 World Cup defeat to England.

A Congolese press officer interrupted the media session to publicly offer condolences, visibly shocking Desabre, who immediately left the room,Tribuna reports.

Despite the heartbreak, the French coach oversaw a historic campaign, guiding DR Congo to their first World Cup since 1974, their first goals, first victory, and first-ever knockout stage appearance.