Vincent Mannaert
SloveniaofficialMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Vincent Mannaert is a prominent figure in Belgian football, serving as the technical director of the Belgian national team. He has been vocal about the challenges of player nationality choices, particularly in response to binationals like Chemsdine Talbi who have opted to represent Morocco over Belgium. Mannaert advocates for clarity in players' national commitments, stressing the need for young athletes to make their decisions before participating in international competitions.
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Vincent Mannaert is the technical director involved in the disagreements leading to Rudi Garcia's departure.
Nekdanji Bayernov as pred izzivom z BelgijoSlovenia· 2026-07-22
Vincent Mannaert is the sports director of the Belgian Football Association.
Belgiens Aus bei der WM gegen Spanien: Das Drama des Thibaut Courtois - Sport
Germany· 2026-07-11
Vincent Mannaert is the Belgian technical director who spoke about the need for FIFA to simplify rules regarding national representation.
Chemsdine Talbi au Maroc, le football belge a toujours du mal à avaler la pilule
Morocco· 2025-03-21
Vincent Mannaert announced stricter selection criteria for players who choose to represent Belgium.
Affaire Chemsdine Talbi : la Fédération belge limoge son responsable des talentsMorocco· 2025-03-07
Vincent Mannaert stated that young players should make their national team choices before representing Belgium.
Plusieurs binationaux en route vers l'équipe du Maroc (Thomas Meunier)Morocco· 2025-03-04