Garcia hails Belgium's belief after wild World Cup comeback

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia praised the belief and resilience of the Rode Duivels after their wild World Cup comeback, describing the turnaround as a 'knotsgekke' display of character. He highlighted how the team rallied from a deficit to force , underscoring the mental strength required at the tournament. Garcia also acknowledged that Senegal had an equal claim to victory, noting the opponents' performance deserved recognition. He emphasized that football is fundamentally about emotion, stating simply, "Football is emotion."

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Garcia added, "And tonight we experienced that fully," referring to the intensity of the match.

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As the national team coach, Garcia leads the Rode Duivels in international competitions, including the World Cup.