Adult female sports journalist subjected to severe cyberbullying and death threats against her children on social media after covering 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leading to trauma and career exit

Summary

Vanessa Le Moigne, a journalist for beIN Sports, faced severe cyberbullying, including death threats against her children, after an interview she conducted during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The incident occurred following her discussion with Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy about on-field tensions and a disputed penalty involving Brahim Diaz. The cyberbullying intensified after the Lions of Teranga left the pitch in protest during the match. Le Moigne described the experience as a "trauma" and stated she would stop covering football after the season. Two months later, Senegal was stripped of the title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for leaving the pitch, and Morocco was awarded the title by default.