The headlines, understandably, focussed on a frustrated remark from a player going through a range of emotions after a disappointing tournament exit.
Kevin De Bruyne had just hit back at a question about Belgium's so-called 'Golden Generation', cutting a mixed zone session with journalists short abruptly and then muttering the word 'stupid' under his breath as he walked away.
As is the case in this day and age, no moment is private, and De Bruyne's one-word exasperated comment has generated all the talk in the 24 hours since Belgium crashed out of Euro 2024.
In fact, De Bruyne had earlier given a far more eloquent, measured answer to a question about Belgium's Golden Generation. He countered that the current squad was not, in fact, as 'golden' as the questions made out, pointing to their semi-final defeat at the 2018 World Cup as the moment that particular group missed their best opportunity. ALSO READ: Man City set to miss golden Savio opportunity as transfer wait goes on ALSO READ: "I need to rest" - Kevin De Bruyne storms out of press conference and addresses Man City future He defended Belgium's tactics against France, and insisted teams can't always play like Manchester City - or any other elite, attacking side - if the players they have don't allow it.
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