November 8 – Former Membership Brugge strongman Vincent Mannaert will reportedly be named the brand new technical director of the Royal Belgian Soccer Affiliation (RBFA).
Belgian media report that Mannaert will succeed Frank Vercauteren, who will depart the organisation on the finish of the 12 months, a consequence of Belgium’s disappointing Euro 2024.
Earlier this summer season, Mannaert (pictured), beforehand the CEO of Membership Brugge, had been mooted because the CEO of the FA, however Peter Willems, beforehand of OH Leuven and director of sport on the RBFA, landed that function, succeeding Piet Vandendriessche. Some board members had objected to Mannaert given his involvement in ‘Clear Palms’ (the Belgian investigation into match-fixing and corruption) and his conviction for drunk driving.
The Belgian FA has not but confirmed his arrival. At a information convention on Friday, Belgian supervisor Domenico Tedesco merely mentioned that he likes “robust personalities”, however refused to be drawn into any additional remark.
Belgium will play Italy and Israel within the November window of the Nations League, however the group is nearly out of rivalry to progress to the knockout section of the competitors with 4 factors from 4 matches.
A second-round exit from Euro 2024 prompted a summer season of discontent with senior employees exiting the FA and stress on Tedesco rising. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne additionally lashed out on the group after the defeat to France in September, accusing some gamers of getting an absence of drive and dedication.
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