Nicolas Jackson hits out at ex-Benfica midfielder: Stop lying, idiot | OneFootball

Nicolas Jackson took to social media to respond to the accusations made by Paul Keita, a former Senegalese midfielder who came through Benfica’s academy between 2007 and 2010. The former Eagles player claimed that the Bayern Munich striker had consumed alcohol during the 2026 World Cup, an accusation the Senegalese forward quickly denied.

Through Instagram stories, Jackson insisted that the claims were false and defended his professionalism: "I share the disappointment of an entire people. We wanted to go further for you and for this shirt. I also see what is being said about me. It is false. I do not drink alcohol, I never have. I love this shirt too much and I respect my teammates too much to behave in any way other than as a professional. I understand the anger after a defeat. But it does not give anyone the right to lie about a man."

In the same post, Nicolas Jackson directly named Paul Keita and aimed harsh criticism at his compatriot: "Stop lying, you idiot. No one even knows that you played for our country. You are a former Senegal player going around telling lies about the players. Focus on your own career instead of saying that I drink alcohol."

The exchange of accusations came just a few days after Senegal’s elimination against Belgium (3-2) in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. During the tournament, Nicolas Jackson played 234 minutes and recorded one assist, which came in the match against Norway.

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