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Belgium have named former Roma, Napoli and Marseille coach Rudi Garcia as their new manager.
The 60-year-old replaces Domenico Tedesco, who was sacked last week after a disappointing run of results, including a last-16 exit at last year’s European Championship and a Poor Nations League showing.
Thierry Henry was the early favorite for the role, but another Frenchman received the job in Garcia.
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This will be his first foray into international management.
Garcia’s last job was at Serie A side Napoli, but he was sacked after just 16 games in charge in 2023.
Belgium, ranked eighth in the FIFA world rankings, face Ukraine in the Nations League play-offs in March.
Tedesco was hired in February 2023 with the aim of rebooting the Red Devils after a disappointing end to the Roberto Martínez era at the World Cup in Qatar.
