Marc Wilmots, Belgium Part Ways: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

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Published: July 15, 2016

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After four years at the helm, Marc Wilmots was sacked as Belgium manager on Friday. 

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced the move on its official website, terminating a contract that was set to last through 2018. 

Belgium were considered Euro 2016 favourites by many but were eliminated in the quarterfinals by an exciting Wales side.

The RBFA had the following to say regarding the decision to part ways with the 47-year-old and the impending search for a new head coach:

The RBFA's Technical Commission have made an evaluation of the recent UEFA Euro 2016 and have declared that the intended goals have not been reached.

There is a common sense that the team needs a new impulse to lead this group towards a top result at a major tournament.

The Belgian FA will immediately start the procedure to find a new head coach, in a transparent way. The idea is to start the upcoming games in September with a new coach, beginning with an international friendly game in Brussels against Spain on Sept. 1.

Wilmots also released the following statement via the RBFA website:

Today, we have mutually agreed to turn the page. I would like to thank all of you: supporters, players and staff.

During the past four years, we have accomplished great things:

From the 54th to the first place in the FIFA Ranking. Today, we are second. 2 qualifications as group winners : 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016. Two quarterfinals. We have built a quality group, on football and human level. Enthusiastic supporters for the Belgian Red Devils. We have put Belgium on the world map again. We can be proud of what we have achieved all together with the players, our supporters and my staff.

Thank you all for these four wonderful years.

The Red Devils impressively won 34 matches and drew eight during Wilmots' 51-match tenure wi...
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