Belgium's players were visibly emotional after their Fifa World Cup quarter-final defeat at the hands of Spain.
There were tears in the stands, scarves held high and long moments of profound silence as Belgium's FIFA World Cup dream came crashing down against Spain, leaving supporters wondering if this was the definitive final chapter for the nation's golden generation.
The heartbreaking 2-1 quarter-final defeat was met with raw emotion from thousands of travelling Belgian fans, many of whom remained rooted to their seats long after the final whistle.
While some applauded their heroes off the pitch, others struggled to contain their tears as another tantalising chance to lift football's ultimate prize slipped away.
For years, Belgium's exceptionally talented crop of players have promised so much, boasting world-class names across the pitch, but the elusive World Cup trophy has remained agonisingly out of reach.
