The SAD TRUTH behind Belgium's GOLDEN GENERATION

Belgium was close to irrelevant in the early 2000s in the football world. Just 15 years later though, they were officially ranked number 1 in the world by FIFA. So how did they manage to pull his off and stay on the number 1 rank for a total of 6 years? And even more important: How did they not win ANY trophies? This is story is about the sad truth of Belgium's GOLDEN GENERATION.
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Timestamps:
0:00-0:40 intro
0:41-2:47 chapter 1: How it started
2:48-6:53 chapter 2: The rise
6:54-8:37 chapter 3: The downfall
8:38-9:26 chapter 4: Did they fail?
9:27-9:39 outro

[@tombowers6713]

Nainggolan was the missing piece. Martinez didn't ever select him.

[@lexkanyima2195]

He would never make the difference

[@NEELZE99]

To be golden, you have to win something. Nothing else

[@EvertVandenBruel]

Securing first place was a significant achievement for me, as we performed almost flawlessly in the qualification games. Unfortunately, we lost a few close matches at crucial moments. There is only an international tournament every other year, and only one team can win. Take the recent Euros as an example: in the Germany vs. Spain match, Germany should have been awarded a penalty that could have won them the game, potentially altering the outcome where the 'best' team might not have triumphed.

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Awesome Video

[@Football_Agent_YT]

Thank you!

[@ej66ujety37]

Can you consider making a video about Serbia? The unused potential & the legacy of failure that ensued after the break of Yugoslavia...

[@Football_Agent_YT]

Interesting idea! The next videos are already planned, but maybe in the coming weeks!

[@ej66ujety37]

@@Football_Agent_YT Looking forward to watching those video documentaries 👍

[@Diversetop]

You will never know why this comment got no likes

[@TheRealFab18]

I'm from Belgium. nice Video. It's frustrating what happened. We were always knocked out against the finalist and even got knocked out twice against the winner. Finalist: Argentina Winners: France and Italy They were all very close games. However, 2016 hurts the most because we beat Wales 9 times in 10 games. Vertonghen was injured shortly before the game. In general, the defeats also usually have something to do with injuries to key players or suspensions at the wrong time. The current generation with some old key players could also cause a stir at the European Championship. If they get it right this time.

[@StillAwesome21]

Failure is harsh yes, but I never thought thwy had what it took beat a France, Italy or even an England imo.

[@Football_Agent_YT]

Yes, they often underperformed in the „big“ games

[@Noni383]

​@@Football_Agent_YT Its really so sad that belgium never won a major tournament with those guys, they really deserved it to seal their greatness, their squad was super impressive. Hey, i would love to make some business inquiries, please how do i reach out to you?

[@Football_Agent_YT]

@Noni383 I'm glad you liked the video! You can always reach me by email ([e-mail]), it's also linked in my channel description.

[@Noni383]

@@Football_Agent_YT Alright. Thank you very much

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Great Content

[@dariussalepetru6770]

Can Belgium finishing 3rd or 4th in the Euro's againts Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine?

[@Football_Agent_YT]

I personally expect them to advance out of their group, since it‘s not a difficult group. What‘s your prediction?

[@dariussalepetru6770]

I hope 1. Romania 2. Ukraine 3. Slovakia (advance) 4. Belgium But in reality 1. Belgium 2. Ukraine 3. Slovakia (advance) 4. Romania

[@Football_Agent_YT]

Pretty good prediction! Are you from Romania?

[@dariussalepetru6770]

@@Football_Agent_YT Yeah

[@user-vk5ev4qj9e]

@@dariussalepetru6770 well romania is first congrats

[@istaranlaura4342]

Mike a Video about Irlands Failure 😊

[@Football_Agent_YT]

I‘ll consider it!

[@DTNenforcer]

Belgium sin was to lose to Wales in 2016, a match they should have won, and not making readjustments to face France, if they had defeated France they would have won the tournament.

[@Football_Agent_YT]

I agree!

[@lexkanyima2195]

I doubt it

[@thebig12conference73]

🇧🇪 the golden generation that never was. They never won anything and to me were very overrated