Belgian fans open apology site after Rudi Garcia’s near‑miss vs Senegal

At the 85th minute of the World Cup clash, Belgium trailed 0‑2 to Senegal and many supporters believed the Red Devils were out of the tournament. Coach Rudi Garcia faced a torrent of criticism for his tactics, substitutions and overall approach. A new website, sorryrudi.be, now lets Belgian fans formally apologise to Garcia for the earlier curses. The site’s front page reads, "Wie geloofde er nog in Rudi Garcia in minuut 85? Massaal vervloekt, magistraal geantwoord. Tijd om hem in de bloemetjes te zetten!" During the match, analysts and social media users alike labelled Garcia’s decisions as “zotte wissels” and “bekvechtende sterkhouders”. The criticism intensified as the clock ticked past the 85th minute with the 0‑2 deficit still standing.

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Nevertheless, the Belgian side displayed resilience, overturning the two‑goal hole and delivering a comeback that left many supporters feeling a pang of guilt. The turnaround proved that Garcia’s controversial choices could still produce a positive result. Garcia defended his substitutions, stating, "We hebben niet met 11, maar met 17 gewonnen" as he explained the rationale behind his changes after the comeback. His quote underscores the belief that the collective effort extended beyond the starting eleven.

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The initiative behind sorryrudi.be remains unidentified, described only as a fan project. The platform also offers a one‑click “boete” for those who previously cursed the coach, turning remorse into a digital gesture. Maxim De Cuyper is highlighted on the page as "uw Rode Duivel van de Match", linking the fan campaign to a recognizable figure from the national squad.