Belgium was eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup after finishing third in Group F with a win, a draw, and a loss.Information Guide Nigeria
Romelu Lukaku entered the game at halftime for Belgium against Croatia. Manager Roberto Martinez hoped that the striker’s thieving abilities and physical prowess would propel Belgium to the lead and ultimately to a desperate victory. Lukaku of Inter Milan accomplished a portion of the task.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaLukaku hit the post on a rebound with an open goal in front of him. Two minutes later, Lukaku headed the ball over an empty net from six yards out, but the ball appeared to have gone out of play. In the 87th minute, he deflected a Thomas Meunier free kick wide.
In stoppage time, he had another opportunity to become the hero, but instead to chest the ball toward the open net from three yards out. It worked out brilliantly for Croatian goalie Dominik Livakovic, who caught the ball with effortlessness.
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In stoppage time, he had another opportunity to become the hero, but instead to chest the ball toward the open net from three yards out. It worked out brilliantly for Croatian goalie Dominik Livakovic, who caught the ball with effortlessness.
This describes Belgium and its “golden generation” A situation of being so close, yet so far away. There is an abundance of potential, of noise, and of talent. However, there is no result to show for it. There is no trophy for all of that talent on the main stage.
In the past decade and a half, there has been a continuous stream of talent. A high number of talented Belgian players have included Vincent Kompany, Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Yannick Carrasco, Axel Witsel, Dries Mertens, Mousa Dembele, Toby Alderweireld, and Marouane Fellaini.
Outgoing Martinez argues Belgium’s legacy is already set. “Leaving a legacy goes a lot further than winning a tournament,” Martinez had said prior to the Croatia fixture. “I’m sure you can find national teams that win tournaments and don’t leave a legacy. This group of players deserves respect, deserves admiration for what they’ve done.”NYSC portal
For what it’s worth, Belgium did finish third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and reached the quarterfinals at the last two European Championships. However, is this sufficient for a nation that has been ranked first in the world for extended periods of time and possesses such a vast array of talent?
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Before the first ball was kicked, the tone for Belgium’s chances was established. In an interview with The Guardian, De Bruyne was questioned if Belgium could win the World Cup and was quoted as responding, “No chance, we’re too old.”JAMB portal
After the defeat against Morocco, 35-year-old Jan Vertonghen asked, “What went wrong?” We probably also attack poorly because we are too old, that must be it at this point, right?”
There were rumors of factions within the squad, and captain Eden Hazard, who has hardly played for Real Madrid owing to injury, was relegated to the bench for the match against Croatia. He was ineffective after entering the game in the 87th minute.
Roberto Martinez’s absence will hinder Belgium’s progression. The Spaniard, whose World Cup contract was set to expire after the tournament, said that he was leaving, and it wasn’t due to the team’s lone goal in the group stage departure.JAMB Result
“That was my last game with the national team, I can’t carry on,” Martinez said at his post-match press conference. “It’s the time for me to accept that this is the last game.”
It is realistic to assume that Martinez will not be the only Belgian player to quit. By the time of the next European Championship or World Cup, Simon Mignolet, Jan Vertonghen, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, and Romelu Lukaku may have retired from international duty. And it is in Belgium’s best interest for them to do so.
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