Phrase ‘golden generation’ linked conclusively to quarter-final exit

Belgium’s much vaunted ‘golden generation’ stumbled through to the World Cup quarter-finals before another drab performance saw them heading home, much like every other team who have ever borne the label.

BELGIUM GEAR

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