Rudi Garcia has been hired as Belgium's new coach. The 60-year-old Garcia, who coached several big clubs including Napoli, Marseille and Roma in his much traveled career, has never managed a national side.

Rudi Garcia has been appointed as Belgium 's new coach, the country's football federation said on Friday. Garcia has coached several large European clubs including Napoli, Marseille and Roma in his much-travelled career but has never managed a national side.

Frenchman Rudi Garcia (pictured) has been named the new manager of Belgium following the dismissal of Domenico Tedesco. His contract runs through until the 2026 World Cup.  Dutchman Louis van Gaal and local favourite Michel Preud’Homme were also among the candidates shortlisted,