Zeno Debast breaks silence after Sporting-Belgium row: Left out... | OneFootball

Zeno Debast reacted for the first time to Belgium's elimination from the World Cup. The Sporting centre-back, who was unable to play any minutes due to the injury that ruled him out of the competition, shared an emotional message on social media.

The Belgian international revealed his frustration at not being able to help the national team in the tournament, after some controversy involving Sporting. "Being left out while your country fights for a dream is a pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I gave everything to be ready. Sometimes, despite all the work, all the sacrifices and all the belief, life has other plans", he wrote.

Despite the disappointment of the quarter-final elimination against Spain, Debast was keen to thank everyone for their support and to recall the pride he felt in representing Belgium. "We left this World Cup earlier than we wanted, and that hurts. But when the disappointment fades, what will remain are the memories, the brotherhood and the pride of representing Belgium on the biggest stage in the world. Thank you to everyone who supported us through all the good and bad moments", he added.

In closing, the Sporting centre-back made a promise for the future. "This chapter did not end the way I imagined. But that is not what will define me. The recovery starts now", he assured, showing his determination to overcome this difficult moment.

Debast is expected to return to Sporting training in the coming days, after the holiday period granted to the internationals who took part in the World Cup. Rui Borges is awaiting the defender’s return to prepare for the new season.

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