From doubt to apology: fans launch sorryrudi.be after Belgium's comeback

At the 85th minute of Wednesday’s World Cup clash with Senegal, Belgium lay 0‑2 down and supporters across the country were already chanting for Rudi Garcia’s dismissal, a sentiment that sparked the creation of sorryrudi.be, a site where fans can now post apologies to the national coach. Before the 85th minute, the atmosphere was bleak as Belgium remained two goals behind Senegal and Garcia’s selections were under fire on social media, television studios and fan zones. His substitutions were described as overly passive and a heated exchange between Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans hinted at unrest within the squad. In the final minutes the Red Devils surged with renewed energy, pressure and efficiency, overturning the deficit in what commentators called one of the most astonishing World Cup comebacks. The stadium erupted in euphoria as the final whistle confirmed the reversal. The swift turnaround inspired the launch of sorryrudi.be, a website where supporters can publicly apologise to the national coach. The homepage reads: “At the 85th minute, no one believed in him. After the match we still struggle to believe. Today it is time to thank him.”

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The idea came from a creative in Brussels who said the concept struck him spontaneously. He recalled shouting “Rudi out” at the 85th minute and, half an hour later, having to correct himself as Garcia proved his tactical mastery. Visitors have already posted humorous notes, such as Matias Fernandez-Pardo writing “You forgot me in the locker room! Can anyone fetch me?” Other contributions include Georges Leekens claiming “I did 90 % of the work” and a parody of Joaquin Seys, plus a plea from a fan asking the coach to let him play.

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Despite the flood of messages, it is unclear whether Rudi Garcia pays any attention to the digital apologies. The site remains a light‑hearted outlet for fans to acknowledge their premature doubts. The episode illustrates how quickly public opinion can swing after a dramatic reversal on the world stage. It also highlights the growing role of online platforms in shaping football narratives.