Courtois returns from Belgium exile for Nations League duty
1 week, 4 days ago

Courtois returns from Belgium exile for Nations League duty

Hindustan Times  

Rudi Garcia announced Friday his 26-man squad for Belgium's Nations League play-off tie against Ukraine, which included Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for the first time since June 2023. Ahead of Courtois' return, Koen Casteels Belgium's No 1 in the Madrid man's absence announced last Sunday he was "no longer available for the national team". Belgian outlet Sudinfo also reported last week that not all the players seemed to be in favour of Courtois' return a situation likely to complicate Garcia's start to life in his new role. Squad: Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Matz Sels, Senne Lammens, Maarten Vandevoordt Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Wout Faes, Thomas Meunier, Brandon Mechele, Arthur Theate Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Bryan Heynen, Jorthy Mokio, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken Attackers: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Malick Fofana, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Lois Openda, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard bnl/nf/dj COURTOIS AFC Ajax This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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Belgium squad for UEFA Nations League playoff: Courtois makes national team return
1 week, 4 days ago

Belgium squad for UEFA Nations League playoff: Courtois makes national team return

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will make his return for Belgium in Nations League action later this month after being included on Friday in their 26-man squad to face Ukraine in the two-leg Nations League playoff. Belgium Squad Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Matz Sels, Maarten Vandevoordt Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Wout Faes, Brandon Mechele, Thomas …

UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal: Depay back in squad as Netherlands prepares to take on Spain
1 week, 4 days ago

UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal: Depay back in squad as Netherlands prepares to take on Spain

The Hindu  

Striker Memphis Depay returned to the Netherlands squad for the first time since last year’s European Championship when coach Ronald Koeman selected him on Friday for its Nations League quarterfinal tie against Spain. RELATED | Spain squad for UEFA Nations League quarterfinals: Raul Asencio called up, Morata to captain side Koeman omitted the Manchester United defender Mathijs de Ligt when …

New Belgium coach Garcia hopes for Courtois return
2 months ago

New Belgium coach Garcia hopes for Courtois return

The Hindu  

New Belgium coach Rudi Garcia believes the signs are positive for a return to the national team for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has not featured for the side since June 2023 following a dispute with former coach Domenico Tedesco. “Thibaut Courtois is one of the greatest players in Belgium,” Garcia told reporters on Friday. It is important for the balance …

Belgium announces Frenchman Rudi Garcia as new national football team coach
2 months ago

Belgium announces Frenchman Rudi Garcia as new national football team coach

The Hindu  

Belgium’s football federation on Friday announced Frenchman Rudi Garcia as the new national team coach, after the sacking of Domenico Tedesco. Garcia, who has also managed Saudi outfit Al Nassr and French giants Marseille, will be handed the task of reinvigorating the Red Devils after a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign. Belgium last week sacked Italian-German coach Tedesco following an early …

Belgium sack Domenico Tedesco after Thibaut Courtois row
2 months, 1 week ago

Belgium sack Domenico Tedesco after Thibaut Courtois row

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Domenico Tedesco has left his role as Belgium …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgium makes new bid to persuade Thibaut Courtois to return
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgium makes new bid to persuade Thibaut Courtois to return

The Hindu  

A new bid to break the impasse between Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco and Thibaut Courtois has been made but there is a time frame for when the Real Madrid goalkeeper may return to the team, Tedesco said on Wednesday. Although he suffered a serious knee injury and missed most of last season, Courtois did return to help Real win the …

Nations League: Belgium faces Injury setback as four players pull out against Italy and Israel
4 months, 1 week ago

Nations League: Belgium faces Injury setback as four players pull out against Italy and Israel

The Hindu  

Belgium has been hit by a raft of injuries ahead of its Nations League showdown with Italy on Thursday with four players pulling out of the clash in Brussels, as well as Sunday’s meeting against Israel in Budapest. Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Malick Fofana and Joaquin Seys are all out with injury with Samuel Mbangula, Arthur Vermeeren, Albert Sambi …

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne out of Belgium squad for October Nations League fixtures
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne out of Belgium squad for October Nations League fixtures

New York Times  

Kevin De Bruyne has been left out of Belgium’s squad for their October fixtures in the Nations League. The Manchester City playmaker has missed his side’s last three matches after sustaining a muscular injury in the first half of the 0-0 draw against Inter Milan in last month’s Champions League tie. De Bruyne has since missed City’s Premier League draws …

Furious Kevin De Bruyne threatens to end Belgium career after Nations League defeat by France: ‘I quit’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Furious Kevin De Bruyne threatens to end Belgium career after Nations League defeat by France: ‘I quit’

The Independent  

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Euro 2024: Why is Thibaut Courtois not playing in Ukraine vs Belgium?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Why is Thibaut Courtois not playing in Ukraine vs Belgium?

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois will not feature in Belgium’s Euro 2024 match against Ukraine at the Stuttgart Arena on Wednesday, after not making the 26-man squad that travelled to Germany. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | UKRAINE VS BELGIUM LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 This the first major international tournament since Euro 2012 in which Courtois is not featured in the Belgium squad. Thibaut …

Thibaut Courtois left out of Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad as Axel Witsel back from retirement
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thibaut Courtois left out of Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad as Axel Witsel back from retirement

The Independent  

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Thibaut Courtois is LEFT OUT of Belgium's provisional Euro 2024 squad after injury-ravaged season - with 12 Premier League stars in Domenico Tedesco's youthful side
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thibaut Courtois is LEFT OUT of Belgium's provisional Euro 2024 squad after injury-ravaged season - with 12 Premier League stars in Domenico Tedesco's youthful side

Daily Mail  

Thibaut Courtois will miss the European Championships next month after being left out of Belgium's provisional 25-man squad for the tournament. On Tuesday, Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco selected a fresh-faced squad that will contest the Euros in Germany In June. Thibaut Courtois has missed out on Euro 2024 despite returning from injury near the end of the season Belgium manager …

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024, says Belgium coach Tedesco
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024, says Belgium coach Tedesco

The Hindu  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of Euro 2024, national team coach Domenico Tedesco said Tuesday. Capped 102 times since his international debut in 2011, Courtois said last December that he was giving up on playing at the European Championship in Germany due to his left knee injury. The 31-year-old Courtois returned to the Real Madrid group on …

Belgium, Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Says He Won't Play At EURO 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Belgium, Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Says He Won't Play At EURO 2024

News 18  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won’t be able to play at the European Championship next year because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season, he said Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Ukvq4mIk6V — EuroFoot December 19, 2023 “Due to the injury, there will be no European Championships for me anyway,” Courtois said. After that game, he abruptly …

Thibaut Courtois reveals he will MISS Euro 2024 with ACL injury suffered back in summer... as Real Madrid goalkeeper looks to 'sort things out like two adults' with Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco
1 year, 3 months ago

Thibaut Courtois reveals he will MISS Euro 2024 with ACL injury suffered back in summer... as Real Madrid goalkeeper looks to 'sort things out like two adults' with Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco

Daily Mail  

Thibaut Courtois has revealed that he will miss out on Belgium's Euro 2024 campaign due to his knee injury sustained in August. In June, Courtois hit back at Belgium coach Tedesco, who insisted the Real Madrid goalkeeper had refused to travel for the match due to being 'offended' at being overlooked for the captaincy against Austria in summer. Tedesco claimed …

Courtois says he won’t play at Euro 2024 due to injury. Belgium goalkeeper has quarreled with coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Courtois says he won’t play at Euro 2024 due to injury. Belgium goalkeeper has quarreled with coach

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won’t be able to play at the European Championship next summer because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season, he said Tuesday. “Due to the injury, there will be no European Championships for me anyway,” Courtois said. “On the Saturday of the match, a few hours …

Lukaku backs Belgium return for Courtois after spat with coach
1 year, 5 months ago

Lukaku backs Belgium return for Courtois after spat with coach

The Hindu  

Belgium’s stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku said he would welcome Thibaut Courtois back into the national team with open arms after the goalkeeper walked out of the squad in June. Overlooked for the stand-in captain’s role, Courtois refused to play in June’s European Championship qualifier against Estonia, according to coach Domenico Tedesco who this week said he had since had no …

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois set for surgery after suffering ACL injury
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois set for surgery after suffering ACL injury

The Independent  

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Yannick Carrasco says Belgian team-mates are 'disappointed' with Thibaut Courtois amid captaincy row
1 year, 9 months ago

Yannick Carrasco says Belgian team-mates are 'disappointed' with Thibaut Courtois amid captaincy row

Daily Mail  

Yannick Carrasco has hit out at his international team-mate Thibaut Courtois after reports on Monday said he had walked out of Belgium's international camp amid a row over the captain's armband. But following the game against Austria, the manager told reporters that the Goalkeeper would be going home, denying rumours that he was injured, saying:'I wish I could say it's …

Thibaut Courtois' team-mates 'are questioning if his Belgium walk-out is linked to his marriage'
1 year, 9 months ago

Thibaut Courtois' team-mates 'are questioning if his Belgium walk-out is linked to his marriage'

Daily Mail  

Thibaut Courtois' bizarre no-show to Belgium training on Sunday has taken another twist after new reports claimed that his team-mates are questioning whether the behaviour is linked to his marriage next week. But now the same Dutch news outlet have released more details on the saga, which claimed Courtois was unable to be talked around in a late-night phone call …

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to miss Euro qualifier amid reports of captaincy row
1 year, 9 months ago

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to miss Euro qualifier amid reports of captaincy row

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois has left Belgium’s training camp ahead of a qualifying match for next year’s European championships, amid reports in local media that the Real Madrid goalkeeper was frustrated not to be handed the captain’s armband in the previous game. The Belgian federation confirmed to The Associated Press that Courtois had left the camp and would miss Tuesday’s match in …

Thibaut Courtois 'fails to show up for Belgium duty' in spat over Romelu Lukaku being named captain
1 year, 9 months ago

Thibaut Courtois 'fails to show up for Belgium duty' in spat over Romelu Lukaku being named captain

Daily Mail  

A furious Thibaut Courtois failed to report for Belgium duty on Sunday after Romelu Lukaku was named captain ahead of him for the draw with Austria, reports claim. In the absence of usual skipper Kevin De Bruyne, Lukaku led the Red Devils out on Saturday with Courtois passed over for the role in a pre-planned move by Domenico Tedesco. Thibaut …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches
1 year, 9 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches

Firstpost  

Paris: Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku are among the players recalled to the France squad named on Thursday by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of two Euro 2024 qualifiers in for June. Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy was also handed a first call-up since before the World Cup, while injured Arsenal defender William Saliba is among the …

Madrid’s Courtois joins Benzema on sidelines for Girona clash
1 year, 11 months ago

Madrid’s Courtois joins Benzema on sidelines for Girona clash

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois joins a long list of Real Madrid absentees for the visit to Girona on Tuesday, after the club said he has gastroenteritis. “The goalkeeper is out at the last minute due to gastroenteritis and is not travelling with the team,” said Madrid in a statement on Tuesday morning. “Lunin has been good in the games he’s played and …

'He's had a STINKER': Belgium supporters criticise Thibaut Courtois
2 years, 3 months ago

'He's had a STINKER': Belgium supporters criticise Thibaut Courtois

Daily Mail  

Belgium's quest for Qatar World Cup glory hit a new low as Morocco stormed to a 2-0 victory over Roberto Martinez's talent-laden side on Sunday. Thibaut Courtois tries to get a hand to Sofiane Boufal's shot that went wide against Morocco But Courtois endured a torrid afternoon up against Morocco's attackers on Sunday Real Madrid Champions League winning goalkeeper Thibaut …

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp
2 years, 10 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku were all called back into the 32-man Belgium squad on Wednesday ahead of upcoming Nations League matches. But with the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar to prepare for and competitive matches back on the schedule, Martinez said it’s crucial for the core of his team to spend time together. “Let’s …

Belgium back to full strength for Nations League games
2 years, 10 months ago

Belgium back to full strength for Nations League games

The Hindu  

Belgium returned to a full-strength as coach Roberto Martinez named a 32-man squad on Wednesday for four Nations League matches next month. "The last match camp I was trying to see a little less experienced players in that environment, and I thought the experience was really valuable for us to get information. But this is the real competitive camp, we …

Belgium's Thibaut Courtois says Nations League third-placed match with Italy is a 'useless game'
3 years, 5 months ago

Belgium's Thibaut Courtois says Nations League third-placed match with Italy is a 'useless game'

Daily Mail  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is unhappy they have to face Italy in a battle for third place at the Nations League, describing it as a 'useless game'. Thibaut Courtois has hit out at the 'useless' third place play-off Belgium will have to play As reported by Football Italia, Courtois told Belgian publication Nieuwsblad that they are 'playing for nothing'. Belgium's …

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez
3 years, 5 months ago

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says his team to meet France in Thursday’s Nations League semi-final is stronger than the one that lost to its neighbour in the last four of the World Cup in Russia three years ago. READ: Deschamps brushes off Mbappe controversy ahead of Belgium clash "When we need cover for suspensions or injured players out of the …

Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
3 years, 5 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games

Hindustan Times  

A healthy Kevin De Bruyne was named to Belgium's team on Friday for the Nations League semifinal match against France next week. Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne: File photo The Manchester City midfielder missed recent World Cup qualifiers due to injury, but Belgium coach Roberto Martinez included him on his roster. Belgium plays France in the northern Italian city of Turin …

Nations League finals: Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kante left out of France squad
3 years, 5 months ago

Nations League finals: Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kante left out of France squad

Firstpost  

France play Belgium in Turin next Thursday, 7 October, in the semi-finals of the Nations League, with hosts Italy taking on Spain the previous day in Milan. Paris: Olivier Giroud has again been left out of the France squad while N’Golo Kante is sidelined for next week’s UEFA Nations League finals in Italy. Among the players coming back into the …

Kevin De Bruyne left out of Belgium squad after injury-hit start to season
3 years, 6 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne left out of Belgium squad after injury-hit start to season

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kevin De Bruyne looks set to be sidelined …

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard '50-50' to face Italy in quarter-finals
3 years, 8 months ago

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard '50-50' to face Italy in quarter-finals

Firstpost  

Belgium’s reserve goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will leave the squad because of a knee injury sustained during training. Medical tests for Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard ruled out any serious injuries on Monday, and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said there is a “50-50” chance they will play in Friday’s European Championship quarter-final match against Italy. “Eden and Kevin will remain …

Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium's game against Russia at Euro 2020
3 years, 9 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium's game against Russia at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium's game against Russia at Euro 2020 Belgium’s second game in Group B is against Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday, when Martinez expects De Bruyne to play a part. “The next two days will be really important, just to get him back to really being able to move freely and start getting the exercise needed …

Kevin De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after surgery
3 years, 9 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne joins up with Belgium squad for Euro 2020 after surgery

India TV News  

Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday ahead of the European Championship after undergoing a 20-minute operation on his fractured nose and eye socket. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described De Bruyne’s arrival in the dining hall at the team’s training base in Tubize, just south of Brussels, as the “highlight of the day” as the world’s …

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne links up with Belgium squad after undergoing minor surgery
3 years, 9 months ago

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne links up with Belgium squad after undergoing minor surgery

Firstpost  

“Kevin De Bruyne has joined the group and that’s fantastic news. He looks ready, he looks fresh, and just to see him walking into the dining room was a real highlight of the day,” Martinez told reporters at Belgium’s team base near Brussels. Tubize: Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday but remains a major doubt …

Roberto Martinez Includes Axel Witsel in Belgium Squad for Euro 2020
3 years, 10 months ago

Roberto Martinez Includes Axel Witsel in Belgium Squad for Euro 2020

News 18  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Monday named a 26-strong squad for Euro 2020 including Axel Witsel but without Marouane Fellaini. The squad, which also includes a stand-by list of 11 players, must be officially declared to UEFA by June 1 at the latest. Belgium, the world’s top-ranked side, have been drawn in Group B and will play Russia on June …

Belgium without seven players for World Cup trip to Prague
3 years, 11 months ago

Belgium without seven players for World Cup trip to Prague

The Hindu  

Belgium must do without seven squad members for its trip to Prague to play the Czech Republic on Saturday in World Cup qualification. The team’s five Bundesliga-based players will not travel for the Group E game because of quarantine restrictions on German residents travelling to the Czech Republic and the squad have been further hampered by injuries to Yannick Carrasco …

Belgium keeper Courtois pulls out of internationals with hip injury
4 years, 5 months ago

Belgium keeper Courtois pulls out of internationals with hip injury

The Hindu  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn from the squad for three internationals over the next week because of a hip injury, the Belgian football association said on Thursday. The withdrawal has plunged the team into a goalkeeping crisis ahead of its friendly against the Ivory Coast in Brussels on Thursday and its two Nations League matches away against England and …

How Thibaut Courtois is silencing the doubters at Real Madrid
4 years, 10 months ago

How Thibaut Courtois is silencing the doubters at Real Madrid

New York Times  

“It’s difficult to know other goalkeepers mentally, so I’ll pick myself,” goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in a video on Instagram recently. A night that Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis will NEVER forget 💙🖤 His two first-half goals helped Club Brugge to a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabéu… A brilliant result for the Belgian side 👊 pic.twitter.com/Qq82xZi3CE — Football on …

Belgium name seven Premier League players in squad to face Switzerland
6 years, 5 months ago

Belgium name seven Premier League players in squad to face Switzerland

Daily Mail  

Belgium have handed Club Brugge defender Brandon Mechele a first call-up and recalled three others as coach Roberto Martinez hopes to use this month's internationals against Switzerland and Holland to bring new players into the squad. There are a host of Premier League players in the squad, with Chelsea's Eden Hazard, Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku and Marouane Fellaini, Tottenham's Toby …

Simon Mignolet, Marouane Fellaini and Christian Benteke pull out of Belgium squad
6 years, 6 months ago

Simon Mignolet, Marouane Fellaini and Christian Benteke pull out of Belgium squad

Daily Mail  

Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, midfielder Marouane Fellaini and striker Christian Benteke have been ruled out of the squad to face Scotland and Iceland due to injuries. The Belgian FA did not disclose the nature of the injuries but Liverpool said Mignolet was expected to be available for the Premier League game away to Tottenham Hotspur on September 15. Fellaini had …

La Liga: Arrival of Thibaut Courtois ignites fight in Real Madrid goal
6 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Arrival of Thibaut Courtois ignites fight in Real Madrid goal

India TV News  

Real Madrid will start the season with something it hasn't had in years: Competition over who will start in goal. Thibaut Courtois was introduced by Madrid on Thursday, setting up a rivalry with Keylor Navas, the Spanish team's goalkeeper when it won the last three Champions League titles. Last season, the club reportedly also tried to sign Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium select injured Vincent Kompany in tournament squad; Laurent Climan on standby
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium select injured Vincent Kompany in tournament squad; Laurent Climan on standby

Firstpost  

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia. Brussels: Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Why Belgium's midfield might miss Radja Nainggolan’s versatility in Russia
6 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Why Belgium's midfield might miss Radja Nainggolan’s versatility in Russia

Firstpost  

Radja Nainggolan is the stereotypical modern-day football player. A player who isn’t afraid to stand up for what he believes in, be it regarding his position in the Belgium national team or turning down lucrative offers from the English Premier League for the lovely ‘ sunny weather in Rome.’ On the pitch he is equally animated; a beast who roams …

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