Rade Bogdanović faces backlash for racist comments during Belgium-Iran match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Rade Bogdanović, a Serbian TV analyst and former player, made racist remarks during a live broadcast of Belgium's 0-0 draw against Iran in Group G of the World Cup on June 22. His comments specifically targeted black players, suggesting they lack concentration during matches. Despite Belgium's struggles and Nathan Ngoy's red card in the 66th minute, Bogdanović's remarks overshadowed the game, drawing significant criticism for their offensive nature. The situation arose as Belgium seeks to avoid being eliminated, having previously drawn with Egypt. The match was held in Los Angeles.
- •Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in World Cup Group G.
- •Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute.
- •Bogdanović's comments were made live on Serbian national television.
- •Belgium's results could lead to an early exit from the tournament.
- •The match took place in Los Angeles.
- 7:48 PMThe Guardian Sport — Serbian TV pundit causes outrage with racist comment during Belgium game
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup analyst makes vile racist remarks on Serbian TV aimed at Belgium star
"Rade Bogdanovic made comments on public broadcaster Questioned over the remark, former player doubled down The former Yugoslavia and Atlético Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic has sparked controversy on Serbian TV after saying that “Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes” during the Belgium v Iran World Cup match. Bogdanovic, 56, made the comment on a World Cup programme aired by Serbia’s public broadcaster (RTS) late on Sunday night while discussing the 66th-minute red card shown to the Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy. Continue reading...
"Serbian TV analyst and former player Rade Bogdanović has come under fire after making racist comments about black players live on air during Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran in Group G of the World Cup
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 22, 2026, 7:48 PMSerbian TV pundit causes outrage with racist comment during Belgium game
Rade Bogdanovic made comments on public broadcaster Questioned over the remark, former player doubled down The former Yugoslavia and Atlético Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic has sparked controversy on Serbian TV after saying that “Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes” during the Belgium v Iran World Cup match. Bogdanovic, 56, made the comment on a World Cup programme aired by Serbia’s public broadcaster (RTS) late on Sunday night while discussing the 66th-minute red card shown to the Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 3:18 PMWorld Cup analyst makes vile racist remarks on Serbian TV aimed at Belgium star
Serbian TV analyst and former player Rade Bogdanović has come under fire after making racist comments about black players live on air during Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran in Group G of the World Cup
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