Serbian television pundit and former footballer Rade Bogdanović has faced widespread criticism after making racist remarks during coverage of Belgium’s World Cup match against Iran. The incident occurred on Serbia’s public broadcaster, RTS, during a late Sunday programme discussing the game, including a red card shown to Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy in the 66th minute. According to multiple reports, Bogdanović said that “Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes,” framing his remarks around the presence and performance of Black players. Outlets describe the comment as racist and offensive, triggering an online and public backlash in Serbia and beyond. Reports also state that Bogdanović was questioned about the remark and that he appeared to further defend or double down on the comments. Belgium’s match against Iran ended 0-0, making it a significant result in Group G. The controversy centers on the alleged racist generalization made on air rather than on any dispute over match events.