Belgium's football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco.

Belgium have appointed 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.

Belgium has hired Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the coach of the men's national soccer team, a week after firing Domenico Tedesco following a series of disappointing results.