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The future’s bright, the future’s Belgium

JASPER TAYLOR reckons one of Europe’s lesser lights can match their neighbours

The ‘Red Devils’ is a nickname regularly spouted in conversations of football supremacy. Full trophy cabinets, global stardom and league dominance go hand-in-hand with Manchester United.
But what’s it like to live in the shadow of your namesake? There are 11 million people located between the Netherlands and France that could provide you with an answer.
A country renowned for its sweet delicatessens, be it chocolate or waffles, Belgium are far from heavyweights in the football world.
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