Brussels [Belgium], July 20 (ANI): Belgium will not renew head coach Rudi Garcia’s contract, the country’s football association confirmed on Monday.<\/p>\n
Garcia guided Belgium to the quarter-finals of this month’s FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Spain. However, his future remained uncertain following a largely underwhelming campaign, leading to the decision to part ways.<\/p>\n
The 62-year-old Frenchman’s deal runs out at the end of the month.<\/p>\n
“Rudi Garcia has unquestionably played a key role in restoring the Belgian Red Devils,” said a statement from the association’s sports director Vincent Mannaert as per Reuters.<\/p>\n
“He was appointed national coach in a challenging sporting and financial context. Thanks in particular to his commitment and experience, team cohesion was restored and a strong result was achieved at the most recent World Cup,” he added.<\/p>\n
“On behalf of the federation, I would like to warmly thank Rudi and his assistants for the past 18 months. Together with my team, I am currently preparing for a new cycle, including the appointment of a new national coach,” he said.<\/p>\n
Spain defeated the Belgian Red Devils in the quarter-final to book a semi-final clash against France. Fabian Ruiz and substitute Mikel Merino scored for Spain, while Charles De Ketelaere netted Belgium’s lone goal.<\/p>\n
Notably, Courtois was forced to leave the field due to an injury in the second half of Belgium’s quarter-final clash against Spain, with Senne Lammens replacing him in the 71st minute. The change proved costly as Lammens failed to hold Pau Cubarsi’s long-range strike shortly after coming on, allowing Mikel Merino to score from the rebound and seal a 2-1 win for Spain.<\/p>\n
Garcia joins a growing list of World Cup coaches who have departed their posts during and after the tournament.<\/p>\n
They include the coaches of Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Senegal, Tunisia, and Uruguay. (ANI)<\/p>\n
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