Gueye: Nothing justifies such behaviour
Idrissa Gueye (L) slaps Michael Keane of Everton (R) in the face during the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC in Manchester, Britain, 24 November 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN
by Staff Reporter
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025. 13:00
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye has apologised for his moment of madness which led to him being sent off against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday.
The Senegal international received a red card after just 13 minutes for slapping team-mate Michael Keane in the face following a heated exchange between the pair.
The incident ended up not costing the Toffees as they took the lead through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on 29 minutes and held on for what was David Moyes’ first win at the Theatre of Dreams as a visiting manager.
Moyes’ side climbed above neighbours Liverpool on goal difference up to 11th place courtesy of their second successive victory and Gueye took to social media after the game to issue an apology for his behaviour.
“I want to apologise first to my team-mate Michael,” the 36-year-old wrote on Instagram. “I take full responsibility for my reaction.
“I also apologise to my team-mates, the staff, the fans and the club. What happened does not reflect who I am or the values I stand for.
“Emotions can run high, but nothing justifies such behaviour. I’ll make sure it never happens again.”