Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently spoke out about the prioritization of money over player welfare by FIFA and UEFA. He expressed his worries about the increasing number of fixtures in both club and international competitions, especially after the expansion of all three European club competitions to 36 teams this season.
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The saga of Cristiano Ronaldo never seems to end. Despite his age and declining performance, Ronaldo continues to make headlines with his presence on the field. At Euro 2024, he hinted that it might be his last tournament, but the prospect of playing in the 2026 World Cup is still on the table. At 41
Belgium’s recent defeat to France in the Euro 2024 round of 16 has once again highlighted the underwhelming performance of what was once considered a “golden generation” of Belgian players. Despite possessing an abundance of talent, including star players like Kevin De Bruyne, the team has consistently fallen short in major tournaments. The frustration and
As the Euro 2024 tournament progresses, teams are facing the challenge of balancing rest and preparation during the first rest days. Various coaches are taking different approaches to this crucial period. While some, like France’s Didier Deschamps, opt for a more relaxed atmosphere, allowing players time with their families, others, such as England’s Gareth Southgate
The recent match between Belgium and Romania in Cologne showcased the importance of being clinical in front of goal. While Belgium managed to secure a crucial 2-0 victory, the match highlighted the shortcomings of their finishing abilities. Despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances, Belgium struggled to convert those opportunities into goals. This lack
Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to start Thibaut Courtois in goal for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. The choice to play Courtois, who has recently returned from injury, over Andriy Lunin showcases the trust that Ancelotti has in the Belgian goalkeeper. Heading into the final at Wembley Stadium,
Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s star goalkeeper, has expressed his readiness to start in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. Despite recently recovering from a long-term injury, Courtois has been in fine form and has kept clean sheets in the four games he has started since his return to action. Courtois himself stated, “I
Thibaut Courtois, the talented Real Madrid goalkeeper, has been left out of the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 despite his potential inclusion in the Champions League final. This decision comes after Courtois controversially walked out on the Belgium squad last June when he was not named captain following Eden Hazard’s retirement, causing a rift with
Chelsea are reportedly set to receive a bonus of around £5 million as part of Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid, despite the fact that the former Belgium winger retired from football in October. This bonus is a result of performance related add-ons included in Hazard’s £130 million transfer deal from Chelsea to Madrid in
Carlo Ancelotti has recently made a bold decision in confirming that Thibaut Courtois will start for Real Madrid in the upcoming LaLiga match against Cádiz. This comes after Courtois has been unavailable the entire season due to suffering an ACL tear last August. With Courtois back in the lineup, it raises questions about the goalkeeping