Euro 2024 qualifier: Lukaku double steers Belgium to victory in Estonia
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Lukaku double steers Belgium to victory in Estonia

The Hindu  

Stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice in three minutes and Johan Bakayoko netted his first international goal as Belgium ended a tumultuous few days with a 3-0 victory over Estonia in their Euro 2024 Group F qualifier on Tuesday. The visitors had been rocked by a row between new coach Domenico Tedesco and veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the build-up to the game, and made a slow start before Lukaku pounced with two close-range finishes towards the end of the first half. RELATED: Ronaldo gives Portugal late win on 200th international appearance Belgium took the lead when Lukaku prodded in Aster Vranckx’s right-wing cross from six yards, and three minutes later made it 2-0 via a low cross from the left. Tedesco said on Monday the keeper refused to travel to Estonia after he felt disrespected when, in the absence of injured regular skipper Kevin De Bruyne, Lukaku was named captain for the 1-1 weekend home draw with Austria.

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Lukaku back for Belgium in last-ditch bid to make Nations League quarters
2 months ago

Lukaku back for Belgium in last-ditch bid to make Nations League quarters

The Hindu  

Belgium has recalled top-scorer Romelu Lukaku to its 23-man squad for its last two Nations League group matches against Italy and Israel as it makes a last-ditch effort to reach the quarterfinals, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday. Lukaku was left out of the squad for its opening four Nations League matches over the last two months. Yet Tedesco said …

EURO 2024: Bellingham’s intervention, Ronaldo’s star power leads to security concerns
6 months ago

EURO 2024: Bellingham’s intervention, Ronaldo’s star power leads to security concerns

The Hindu  

From zero to hero: Albania’s Klaus Gjasula scored on both ends of the pitch after coming on as a substitute in his side’s 2-2 draw against Croatia. Hungary’s Kevin Csoboth went on to score in the 10th minute of added time to win the match, with the players, led by captain Dominik Szoboszlai, holding Varga’s jersey aloft to pay tribute …

France v Belgium LIVE: Euro 2024 result and reaction as Jan Vertonghen own goal proves decisive
6 months, 1 week ago

France v Belgium LIVE: Euro 2024 result and reaction as Jan Vertonghen own goal proves decisive

The Independent  

✕ Close Germany fans sing You'll Never Walk Alone before Euro 2024 match France reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after edging past Belgium in a scrappy and tight contest in Dusseldorf. Les Bleus were the more proactive side, looking to feed Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Thuram the ball as they ventured further up the pitch with Belgium electing for …

Euro 2024: Belgium, France clash after battling first-round blues
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Belgium, France clash after battling first-round blues

The Hindu  

By this stage of the European Championship, favourites France and contenders Belgium would have wanted to be well into their stride and hitting their straps as they enter the knockout stages. France’s much-vaunted attack is suffering from a crisis of confidence and coach Didier Deschamps, usually a steady hand guiding the squad, looks unsure of what his next move will …

Belgium advances to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Belgium advances to last 16 at Euro 2024 after 0-0 draw, Ukraine eliminated

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Belgium got the best out of a 0-0 draw at the European Championship on Wednesday, advancing to the last 16 while Ukraine became the first team with four points in a group to be eliminated. Playing at Euro 2024 against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine came agonizingly close to advancing and will finish with more points …

Euro 2024: Why is Thibaut Courtois not playing in Ukraine vs Belgium?
6 months, 2 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 …

Ukraine vs Belgium Highlights, Euro 2024: Match in pictures, Photo gallery of UKR v BEL
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine vs Belgium Highlights, Euro 2024: Match in pictures, Photo gallery of UKR v BEL

The Hindu  

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group E - Ukraine v Belgium - Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - June 26, 2024 Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko in action with Belgium's Timothy Castagne REUTERS/Leonhard Simon Ukraine's Artem Dovbyk, bottom, falls as he vies for a ball with Belgium's Wout Faes and Jan Vertonghen, top, during a Group E match between Ukraine and Belgium …

Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024: Lukaku misses sitter, lasers pointed at De Bruyne; Top talking points from UKR v BEL Group E match
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine vs Belgium, Euro 2024: Lukaku misses sitter, lasers pointed at De Bruyne; Top talking points from UKR v BEL Group E match

The Hindu  

The group-stage matches of the 2024 European Championship have reached their fag end, with two groups, Group E and Group F, playing their final matches on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | UKRAINE VS BELGIUM LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 Ukraine, going into its last game at the bottom of Group E will look to go past the group stages when …

Euro 2024: De Bruyne’s Belgium plays Ukraine in a Group E too close to call
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: De Bruyne’s Belgium plays Ukraine in a Group E too close to call

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Belgium plays Ukraine on Wednesday with all to play for in Group E at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Belgium got its campaign up and running with a 2-0 win against Romania after being shocked by Slovakia in its opening game. Team news — Axel Witsel has missed both …

Euro 2024: Belgium aims to emerge top of four-way Group E game against Ukraine
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium aims to emerge top of four-way Group E game against Ukraine

The Hindu  

Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams — including Romania and Slovakia — are level on three points. “Of course he would have liked to have the goals because now when he scores I think he’s scared to celebrate.” Ukraine playing for …

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Zaccagni's stoppage-time stunner against Croatia sends Italy through to last 16

The Hindu  

Luka Modric’s 55th minute seemed to send Croatia into the next round but Mattia Zaccagni’s late equaliser ensured defending champions Italy will play Switzerland in the round of 16 Mattia Zaccagni curled home a 98th minute equaliser as defending champions Italy booked a last-16 spot at Euro 2024 on Monday with a 1-1 draw against Croatia, whose tournament hopes were …

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Italy stuns Croatia, Spain advances with perfect record

China Daily  

Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates with coach Luciano Spalletti and Mattia Zaccagni after the match against Croatia of Group B at the Euro 2024 at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany June 24, 2024. BERLIN -- Mattias Zaccagni's last-grasp 1-1 equalizer against Croatia sent reigning champion Italy through the Euro 2024 group stage while Spain capped a perfect Group B run with 1-0 …

Euro 2024: Dutch need a point to advance while Austria needs a win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Dutch need a point to advance while Austria needs a win

Associated Press  

The Netherlands needs a point from its final group game Tuesday against Austria to be sure of reaching the knockout stage of the European Championship, while Austria needs a win. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Both the Netherlands and France have four points in Group D, one ahead of Austria, while Poland has no points …

Euro 2024: Belgian Defender Arthur Theate Backs 'Unlucky' Romelu Lukaku to Come Good
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgian Defender Arthur Theate Backs 'Unlucky' Romelu Lukaku to Come Good

News 18  

Belgium posted a 2-0 triumph over Romania in their Group E fixture at the RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday to get off the mark at the Euro 2024 with strikes from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne giving the Red Devils their first points of the tournament. Belgian striker Romelu Lukaka had yet another goal chalked off for offside during the game, …

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium pass the Romania test

Hindustan Times  

The buzz going into the Belgium versus Romania fixture was about the manner in which the Red Devils would respond after their 0-1 defeat against Slovakia in their opening Group E fixture on Matchday 1 at Euro 2024. Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts with Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate after the match All those doubts were quickly set to rest …

Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne embody the best and worst of Belgium in vital win over Romania
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne embody the best and worst of Belgium in vital win over Romania

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. open image in gallery Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring Belgium’s opener against Romania …

Euro 2024: Belgium get tournament back on track with 2-0 win against Romania
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium get tournament back on track with 2-0 win against Romania

India Today  

A goal by Youri Tielemans after 73 seconds and a late one for Kevin De Bruyne gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Romania in an incredible, action-packegame on Saturday that set up a final round showdown with all four teams in Group E on three points. It meant that, for the first time in European Championship history, all four teams …

Euro 2024 day nine: Portugal reach knockout stages and Belgium pick up first win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 day nine: Portugal reach knockout stages and Belgium pick up first win

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. Akaydin’s howler helps Portugal progress Turkey defender Samet Akaydin scored a calamitous …

De Bruyne crowns Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania to get Euro 2024 campaign on track
6 months, 2 weeks ago

De Bruyne crowns Belgium’s 2-0 win over Romania to get Euro 2024 campaign on track

Associated Press  

COLOGNE, Germany — In front of Belgium’s royal family, King Kev sealed the win. Kevin De Bruyne’s second-half goal completed the win after Youri Tielemans scored in the second minute at Cologne Stadium. De Bruyne converted direct from Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels’ long kick in the 80th. Belgium has been criticized for failing to live up to expectations in the …

How can Belgium qualify for Euro 2024 knockouts from Group E?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How can Belgium qualify for Euro 2024 knockouts from Group E?

The Hindu  

Belgium lost its opening match against Slovakia 0-1 in the Group E of Euro 2024 but won its second match 2-0 against Romania to go on top of the points table. Here’s what Belgium needs to go through the Euro 2024 group stages: If Belgium wins: If Belgium wins, it will end up with six points and qualify for the …

Euro 2024 day nine: Belgium bid to bounce back from shock Slovakia loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 day nine: Belgium bid to bounce back from shock Slovakia loss

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. Romelu Lukaku had two goals disallowed in the Red Devils’ surprise 1-0 …

Euro 2024: Gjasula Scores Late Equaliser as Albania Hold Croatia to a 2-2 Draw
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Gjasula Scores Late Equaliser as Albania Hold Croatia to a 2-2 Draw

The Quint  

With the interval introduction of Mario Pasalić and Luka Succic, Croatia produced two decent chances. Dalic's team were now enjoying their best spell of the game, and as Albania's energy levels waned, Croatia's threat increased. As Albania switched off, Andrej Kramaric found the bottom corner to restore parity – his first EURO goal on his 33rd birthday. Two minutes later, …

Slovakia upset Belgium, France down unfortunate Austria in Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Slovakia upset Belgium, France down unfortunate Austria in Euro 2024

China Daily  

Slovakia's Ivan Schranz scores their first goal past Belgium's Koen Casteels during Euro 2024's Group E match against Belgium at Frankfurt Arena, Frankfurt, Germany, June 17, 2024. BERLIN -- Slovakia flabbergasted Belgium 1-0 in Group E after Ivan Schranz's early opener was enough to snatch all three points while Austria lost 1-0 to France due to Maximilian Wober's own goal …

Euro 2024: France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers injury
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers injury

The Hindu  

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they beat a tenacious and well organised Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 but talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a worrying injury on June 17. It was by no means a vintage performance though and France required an own goal by Austria defender Max Wober …

Euro 2024: Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice

The Hindu  

Two Romelu Lukaku goals were ruled out by video review and Belgium fell to a stunning 1-0 loss to Slovakia in wild Group E at the European Championship on June 17. Slovakia struck in the seventh minute through forward Ivan Schranz then survived a string of misses by Belgium record scorer Lukaku, whose two second-half goals were overturned after first …

Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice at Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Belgium stunned by Slovakia 1-0 with VAR denying Lukaku twice at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Two Romelu Lukaku goals were ruled out by video review and Belgium fell to a stunning 1-0 loss to Slovakia in wild Group E at the European Championship on Monday. Slovakia struck in the seventh minute through forward Ivan Schranz then survived a string of misses by Belgium record scorer Lukaku, whose two second-half goals were overturned …

Euro 2024: Christian Eriksen scores on emotional return as Denmark held by Slovenia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Christian Eriksen scores on emotional return as Denmark held by Slovenia

The Hindu  

Christian Eriksen scored for Denmark in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 on June 16, almost three years to the day since he nearly died in his team’s opening game at the last tournament. The Manchester United midfielder fired his team ahead on 17 minutes in front of a Stuttgart stadium filled overwhelmingly by Denmark supporters, but Erik …

Euro 2024: Eriksen scores on emotional return as Denmark held by Slovenia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Eriksen scores on emotional return as Denmark held by Slovenia

New Indian Express  

STUTTGART: Christian Eriksen scored for Denmark in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 on Sunday, almost three years to the day since he nearly died in his team's opening game at the last tournament. The Manchester United midfielder fired his team ahead on 17 minutes in front of a Stuttgart stadium filled overwhelmingly by Denmark supporters, but Erik …

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy opens campaign with narrow 2-1 win against Albania

The Hindu  

Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 on Saturday as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champion made a winning start. Tens of thousands of raucous, red-shirted Albania fans had the Dortmund BVB Stadion rocking when Nedim Bajrami blasted home from an angle after 23 …

De Bruyne, Lukaku still the keys for rebuilding Belgium
7 months ago

De Bruyne, Lukaku still the keys for rebuilding Belgium

New Indian Express  

PARIS: A woeful 2022 World Cup campaign marred by infighting marked the end of the road for much of Belgium's venerated golden generation, but two integral figures, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, remain in a squad comprising plenty of fresh faces. After the high of a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Belgium failed to live …

Preview: Belgium will be tricky opponents at Euro 2024, De Bruyne says
7 months, 1 week ago

Preview: Belgium will be tricky opponents at Euro 2024, De Bruyne says

Al Jazeera  

Belgium were quarterfinalists at the past two tournaments, and captain Kevin De Bruyne says his team are ready for Euro 2024. Belgium are not among the favourites to win the European Championship in Germany, but not many teams will fancy playing against them, captain Kevin De Bruyne says. “I don’t think we are top favourites, but I don’t think there …

Euro 2024: Belgium’s exciting new crop looks to succeed where the ‘golden generation’ failed
7 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Belgium’s exciting new crop looks to succeed where the ‘golden generation’ failed

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — For all its talent, Belgium’s so-called golden generation of soccer players has never won a major title. After the Red Devils failed to progress to the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Belgium has quickly rebuilt a solid and entertaining team under the helm of coach Domenico Tedesco. In a very short time, Tedesco has …

Lukaku fit to face England as Belgium seeks improvement
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lukaku fit to face England as Belgium seeks improvement

The Hindu  

Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku will be fit to face England in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday and adds considerable firepower to an attack that looked devoid of ideas in the disappointing 0-0 draw with Ireland last weekend. “Lukaku is ready to start,” the coach told reporters on Monday, before confirming that goalkeeper Koen Casteels remains sidelined with a …

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

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

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Lukaku’s four-goal haul lifts Belgium to big win over Azerbaijan
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Lukaku’s four-goal haul lifts Belgium to big win over Azerbaijan

The Hindu  

Striker Romelo Lukaku scored four goals in 20 first-half minutes as brilliant Belgium cruised to an emphatic 5-0 victory over 10-man Azerbaijan in a Euro 2024 Group F qualifier in blustery Brussels on Sunday. The home side was 4-0 up inside 37 minutes as it profited from an early red card for Azerbaijan’s Eddy Israfilov who was sent off for …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify; Croatia edges closer
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify; Croatia edges closer

The Hindu  

The Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania all secured places at Euro 2024 on Saturday, as Croatia moved closer to confirming its place in the European Championships. Now we can start preparing.” SWISS STREAK Switzerland drew 1-1 with Kosovo to make sure of qualifying and continue a run of not missing any major tournament since Euro 2012. 🇨🇭#EURO2024pic.twitter.com/2LCNu7cu3y — UEFA EURO 2024 …

Hungary qualifies for Euro 2024 with own-goal in stoppage time in match marred by violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Hungary qualifies for Euro 2024 with own-goal in stoppage time in match marred by violence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hungary qualified for its third …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Belgium v Sweden abandoned match to count as 1-1 draw - UEFA
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Belgium v Sweden abandoned match to count as 1-1 draw - UEFA

The Hindu  

Belgium’s Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Sweden will count as a 1-1 draw after Monday’s match was suspended at halftime and later abandoned following the fatal shooting of two Swedes in Brussels earlier in the day. In a statement on Thursday, UEFA said its Executive Committee had ruled the match would not be replayed and that the score would …

Belgium Euro 2024 qualifier vs Sweden suspended after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels - UEFA
1 year, 2 months ago

Belgium Euro 2024 qualifier vs Sweden suspended after two Swedes shot dead in Brussels - UEFA

The Hindu  

Thousands of football fans were kept inside Belgium’s national stadium for about 2 1/2 hours Monday after a game between Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime following a gunman fatally shooting two Swedes in Brussels before kickoff. Fans chanted “All together, All together” inside the King Baudouin Stadium after the match was halted, with thousands of supporters from both …

Euro 2024 qualifiers | Belgium, France, Portugal become first teams to qualify
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers | Belgium, France, Portugal become first teams to qualify

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored twice to help France and Portugal secure a spot at next year's European Championship with a perfect record in qualifying, with Belgium also clinching a berth in Germany on Friday. Mbappé's two goals — including a long-range strike for the second — helped secure a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Amsterdam for …

EURO 2024: Romelu Lukaku nets winner as Belgium beats Austria to qualify for European Championship
1 year, 2 months ago

EURO 2024: Romelu Lukaku nets winner as Belgium beats Austria to qualify for European Championship

The Hindu  

Belgium held out with 10 men to beat Austria 3-2 in Vienna on Friday and ensure a top-two finish in Euro 2024 qualifying group F. It built a three-goal lead with Dodi Lukebakio’s first two international goals and a third by Romelu Lukaku. Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana collected a second yellow card and Marcel Sabitzer converted an 81st minute penalty …

EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Italy beats Ukraine; Belgium thrashes Estonia
1 year, 3 months ago

EURO 2024 Qualifiers: Italy beats Ukraine; Belgium thrashes Estonia

The Hindu  

European champion Italy took a big step on Tuesday toward being able to defend its title. FOLLOW | Peru vs Brazil LIVE score, FIFA World Cup qualifiers The highest-stakes game of the evening saw Italy secure a vital 2-1 win over Ukraine in what shapes as a tight race to finish second in the group led by England. Two first-half …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lucky goal sends Belgium top of group
1 year, 4 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Lucky goal sends Belgium top of group

The Hindu  

Yannick Carrasco scored a fortuitous goal as injury-hit Belgium won 1-0 in Azerbaijan on Saturday and went top of European Championship qualifying Group F, overcoming a poor pitch and soaring temperatures to register the victory. Belgium looked to go on the attack from the start with Leandro Trossard hitting the post after a neat pass from Romelu Lukaku, playing despite …

Belgium to field Lukaku despite lack of playing time
1 year, 4 months ago

Belgium to field Lukaku despite lack of playing time

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco says he will have no hesitation throwing Romelu Lukaku into the attack for Saturday’s European Championship qualifier away against Azerbaijan even if the striker has only played 20 minutes this season. The 30-year-old striker, whose 75 goals in 108 matches for Belgium make him the country’s top goalscorer, moved on loan from Chelsea to AS Roma …

Lukaku gets Belgium call-up for Euro Qualifiers despite lack of playing time
1 year, 4 months ago

Lukaku gets Belgium call-up for Euro Qualifiers despite lack of playing time

The Hindu  

Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku has been called up to its squad for this month’s European Championship qualifiers, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday, despite the striker not yet playing this season. Lukaku signed a one-year loan deal at AS Roma on Thursday and could start on the bench against AC Milan this weekend, but a call-up to the Belgium …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Haaland double fires Norway to 3-1 win over Cyprus
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Haaland double fires Norway to 3-1 win over Cyprus

The Hindu  

Norway’s Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Cyprus on Tuesday to get their Euro 2024 Group A campaign back on track after a shock 2-1 home defeat to Scotland in their previous game. The win lifts the Norwegians to third in the five-team group on four points from four matches, …

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to miss Euro qualifier amid reports of captaincy row
1 year, 6 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 …

Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria
1 year, 6 months ago

Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The rebuilding of Belgium looks well on track under Domenico Tedesco, even without Kevin De Bruyne. Jeremy Doku, Dodi Lukebakio and Yannick Carrasco started alongside Romelu Lukaku, who was handed the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured De Bruyne. Without De Bruyne and Amadou Onana, Belgium’s midfield struggled in the first half but adapted and its …

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