Red Devils defeated by France: Belgian media point to a brutal collapse

Last updated 10/6/2026

On October 5, 2026, the Belgian national football team, the "Red Devils," suffered a significant defeat against France, losing 4-1. This match, which took place in France, saw the Red Devils collapse particularly in the last fifteen minutes after having "dreamed of ending the streak" of consecutive defeats against their French neighbor. This "terrible failure" left a bitter taste for the players, with the goal scorer notably "struggling to hide his frustration" according to *dhnet.be*. The performance of some Belgian players was singled out. Lavia "was confident" while Raskin "touched too few balls," according to *sudinfo.be*. Despite a "masterful performance for 75 minutes" by the "Chelsea midfielder," the latter "could not stop everything," and the "Belgian substitutions were not decisive," as analyzed by *dhnet.be*. The consequences of this...

Belgian sources (West, Popular/Regional and Popular/Generalist) are all focused on analyzing the Red Devils' defeat, pointing to a collapse, player frustration, or the coach's difficulties. They detail the reasons for the defeat and its consequences for the Belgian team. In contrast, the French source (Le Monde, West, Center-Left) presents a...

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