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Belgium appeared set to exit the World Cup, but a dramatic late turnaround saw them beat Senegal and reach the last 16 of the competition. The post Garcia revels in Belgium’s World Cup ‘remontada’ against Senegal appeared first on SoccerNews.
Rudi Garcia railed against criticism of his side, who face Senegal in the last 32 with a spring in their step after the 5-1 hammering of New ZealandBelgium had just beaten New Zealand 5-1 to secure top spot in Group G and, at least in theory, an easier last-32 draw, but Rudi Garcia was evidently irked. In response to the first question in a curt post-match press conference, he adjusted the microphone to ensure his point was heard.“I really didn’t appreciate them being called has-beens,” he said, alluding to an article in La Libre, a French-language Belgian newspaper, that compared Kevin De Bruyne to a washed-up Hollywood actor after a flat display against Iran in their previous match in Los Angeles. Continue reading...
Belgium finally kickstarted their 2026 World Cup campaign following back-to-back draws, with a statement 5-1 victory over New Zealand. The post Garcia condemns ‘ugly’ Belgium criticism after statement New Zealand victory appeared first on SoccerNews.
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