Monaco’s Wilfried Singo issued a heartfelt apology to Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after the Italian suffered a serious facial injury in a collision during Wednesday’s Ligue 1 match.
Donnarumma sustained significant lacerations to the right side of his face after being caught by Singo’s studs during PSG’s 4-2 victory in the principality. The Italian goalkeeper required 10 staples to close the wounds.
Singo took to Instagram to express his regret, stating: “I’d like to apologise to Gianluigi Donnarumma. My act was obviously not intentional, but I saw afterwards that he had a serious injury to his face.” He also wished Donnarumma a speedy recovery, adding: “I wish you a good recovery.”
The injury forced Donnarumma to leave the field early in the match, with PSG substituting him for Matvey Safonov. A PSG statement confirmed that Donnarumma would undergo medical examinations on Thursday and would be out for several days.
Footage posted by PSG showed the two players shaking hands after the final whistle, with Donnarumma reassuring Singo, saying: “Everything’s fine, no worries.”
Singo, who was already on a yellow card, did not receive further punishment for the challenge, with the referee deeming it part of the action, as confirmed by PSG captain Marquinhos.
In the wake of the incident, Monaco condemned racist abuse directed at Singo on social media. “Monaco condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the unacceptable racist comments made about Wilfried Singo after the match,” the club said in a statement. “Such behaviour has no place in sport, either on or off the pitch, and is totally at odds with the values that the club stands for.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the physical risks involved in professional football and the importance of sportsmanship and respect both on and off the field. We hope for a swift recovery for Gianluigi Donnarumma and commend Wilfried Singo for taking responsibility and showing remorse for his unintentional actions.
