Belgium 3-2 Senegal: Rudi Garcia clarifies remarks after World Cup victory
Belgium secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal to advance to the World Cup round of 16. Coach Rudi Garcia had sparked controversy with comments about the opposition, which were interpreted as racially charged.
Following the backlash, Garcia issued a public statement to explain his words and stress the inclusive spirit of the sport. The clarification aimed to defuse tensions and keep the focus on the tournament.
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