Belgium’s leaders backed to disprove ‘has beens’ tag in Senegal challenge | Belgium

Belgium 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…