Belgium suffered a 1-0 shock defeat in their opening Euro 2024 game against Slovakia.

Belgium conceded early in the first half, and couldn’t find a way back into the game.

In the second-half, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku had the ball in the net twice, but both goals were ruled out by VAR.

The Belgium team has come under fire, as well as Lukaku for the chances he missed.

Belgium head coach Domenico Tedesco has however stated that Lukaku shouldn’t be blamed.

“We’re very honest, he’s been playing for Belgium for a long time and knows very well how to score,” said Tedesco.

“Tonight he did score goals, and ultimately they didn’t count, but if he needs anything I’m here for him.”

“It’s tough to speak for me now, If we would have won I would tell you a little bit more of my opinion,” he added on VAR.

“But right now we lost and I want to be a fair loser that’s why I don’t think we should speak about the referee and VAR.

“We trust those guys, and if they decided that it is handball and they whistle, that’s it.”