Debast and Sporting at odds! Belgian federation accuses Lions of lying | OneFootball

The Belgian Football Federation revealed, this Thursday, a disagreement with Sporting regarding Zeno Debast’s physical condition. As such, the centre-back is doubtful for the World Cup quarter-final clash against Spain. The Belgian institution stated that the lions told the player that he is not clinically fit to play, a position that goes against the assessment of Belgium’s medical team.

"The club, Sporting, informed the player that he is not clinically fit to play. This decision goes against the opinion of the Red Devils’ medical team and FIFA’s insurers. Zeno will train individually under the supervision of the RBFA performance department", reads a statement published by the French-speaking side.

It should be remembered that the 24-year-old centre-back suffered a muscle injury in his left leg during a training session with the lions in May 2026. .

However, the Belgian press adds that Sporting had already expressed reservations about the Belgian international’s presence at the World Cup, leaving responsibility for his use with the Belgian Federation.

Last season, Zeno Debast - valued at 28 million euros - made 24 official appearances in a Sporting shirt. The Belgian international played just 1,506 minutes, providing two assists, but scoring no goals.

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