Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne recently expressed his concerns about the impact of a crammed calendar on players’ health and performance. He specifically mentioned the added fixtures in both club and international competitions, highlighting the challenges that players face due to the expanded European club competitions and the upcoming men’s 32-team
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The Euro 2024 tournament showcased the enduring talent of Cristiano Ronaldo, who despite his age and slowing pace, remains a crucial figure in the Portugal national team. While Ronaldo has hinted that Euro 2024 might be his final international tournament, the prospect of him playing at the 2026 World Cup remains high. His leadership and
Belgium’s golden generation of football players, led by stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Jan Vertonghen, has faced repeated disappointments in major tournaments. Despite reaching the 2018 World Cup semifinals and showing promise, they have struggled to live up to expectations in subsequent tournaments, culminating in a quarterfinal exit at Euro 2020 and
The article discusses the differing approaches of various teams towards the rest days during the Euro 2024 tournament. Some coaches opted for a relaxed approach, allowing players time with their families, while others kept the squad focused. France coach Didier Deschamps chose the former, allowing his players extended time off, while England and Germany had
Belgium’s head coach, Domenico Tedesco, expressed his desire for his team to be more clinical in front of goal following their 2-0 win over Romania. While the victory was crucial for Belgium after losing their opener to Slovakia, Tedesco highlighted the missed opportunities that could have seen them secure a more comfortable win. With 20
Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to start Thibaut Courtois in goal for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. This decision comes after Courtois missed a significant portion of the season due to an ACL tear but has since returned to fitness. Despite the impressive performances of Andriy Lunin in
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has expressed his readiness to start in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, despite recently returning from a long-term injury. He has stated that he is at 100% and prepared to play his role should coach Carlo Ancelotti decide to field him. Courtois has been sidelined for
The surprising news of Thibaut Courtois being left out of the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 has raised eyebrows among football fans and experts alike. Despite being a key player for Real Madrid and on the verge of featuring in the Champions League final, Courtois found himself excluded from the national team. This decision has
Chelsea is on track to receive a bonus of around £5 million as part of Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid. Despite the fact that Hazard retired from football in October of last year, the former Belgium winger’s transfer deal included various performance-related add-ons that Madrid is obligated to pay. One of these add-ons was
Real Madrid fans have reason to celebrate as Thibaut Courtois is set to make his much-anticipated return to action. The goalkeeper has been sidelined for the entire season due to an ACL tear last August. However, manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Courtois will start for Real Madrid in their LaLiga match against Cádiz at the
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been dealt another blow as he is set to be sidelined for another four to six weeks. This setback comes after suffering a meniscus tear in his right knee during a training session. The 31-year-old was on the verge of returning to the team after an ACL tear in
Adidas has recently launched a collection of home and away kits for various partner federations participating in the upcoming Copa América and European Championship tournaments. The company’s design philosophy aims to maintain each nation’s footballing identity while incorporating modern elements to refresh their traditional styles. The kits draw inspiration from a wide range of sources,
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has made it clear that he will not be returning to international duty in time for Euro 2024. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the way Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco handled the situation that led to him walking out on the national team earlier this year. Courtois criticized Tedesco’s