UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgian coach Tedesco still believes he’s the right man for the job
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgian coach Tedesco still believes he’s the right man for the job

The Hindu  

Belgium’s 1-0 defeat by Israel in the Nations League on Sunday has ramped up the pressure on Domenico Tedesco but the coach still believes he is the right man for the job. The 39-year-old has come under scrutiny since Belgium’s disappointing exit at the European Championship and while the defeat in Budapest on Sunday did little to ease the pressure Tedesco remained positive about his role. READ | Late goal by Shua hands Israel first win of campaign Belgium’s timid tactics have been criticised throughout the six-game campaign despite Tedesco promising a more adventurous approach after it limped out to France in the last 16 at Euro 2024 in July. “This campaign was different because of many, many injuries.” Belgium was without a host of key players for its last group game on Sunday and lost the match late on after a horror defensive error from new cap Matte Smets.

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

De Bruyne, Lukaku still the keys for rebuilding Belgium
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Belgium’s Tedesco ends first year in charge with target achieved
1 year, 1 month ago

Belgium’s Tedesco ends first year in charge with target achieved

The Hindu  

Belgium completed its goal of earning a place in Pot 1 for the Euro 2024 finals draw following a 5-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Sunday, as coach Domenico Tedesco suggested it is a harder tournament to win than the World Cup. Romelu Lukaku scored four goals in 20 first-half minutes as Belgium romped to the win that earned it top …

Tedesco announces Belgium squad for final Euro qualifier amid injury concerns
1 year, 1 month ago

Tedesco announces Belgium squad for final Euro qualifier amid injury concerns

The Hindu  

Belgium has injury concerns over defender Jan Vertonghen and midfielder Amadou Onana but recalled Leonardo Trossard ahead of its friendly with Serbia and Euro 2024 qualifier against Azerbaijan this month, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday. A win would ensure already-qualified Belgium finish top of Group F ahead of second-placed Austria, which it leads by a point, something Tedesco insisted …

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Belgium seeks to beef up midfield with uncapped Mandela Keita
1 year, 2 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Belgium seeks to beef up midfield with uncapped Mandela Keita

The Hindu  

Uncapped Mandela Keita was called up by Belgium on Friday to add bite to the midfield for its European Championship qualifiers against Austria and Sweden this month, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday. The 21-year-old Keita, from Belgian champion Royal Antwerp, replaces Hugo Siquet in the only change to the 24-man squad from last month’s wins over Azerbaijan and Estonia. …

Domenico Tedesco Takes Over as Belgium's New Head Coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Domenico Tedesco Takes Over as Belgium's New Head Coach

News 18  

Domenico Tedesco has been appointed head coach of Belgium’s national team with a mission to rebuild in the aftermath of the Red Devils’ World Cup disappointment. “For me it is a great honor to be the new head coach of Belgium,” Tedesco said. Martinez’s exit coincided with the likely breakup of Belgium’s so-called “Golden Generation,” an era featuring standout attacking …

Domenico Tedesco appointed as Belgium’s new head coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Domenico Tedesco appointed as Belgium’s new head coach

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Domenico Tedesco has been appointed head coach of Belgium’s national team with a mission to rebuild in the aftermath of the Red Devils’ World Cup disappointment. “For me it is a great honor to be the new head coach of Belgium,” Tedesco said. Martinez’s exit coincided with the likely breakup of Belgium’s so-called “Golden Generation,” an era featuring …

Belgium waits for new coach Tedesco as he seeks settlement at old club Leipzig
1 year, 10 months ago

Belgium waits for new coach Tedesco as he seeks settlement at old club Leipzig

The Hindu  

Belgium’s plans to name Domenico Tedesco as its new coach continue to be stymied by contract negotiations with his former club RB Leipzig but Belgian FA sources said they expect the matter to be settled within a week. The 37-year-old agreed to replace Roberto Martinez on a contract up to the 2026 World Cup but has been unable to sign …

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez
3 years, 2 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 …

Nations League finals: Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kante left out of France squad
3 years, 2 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 …

Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium undone by slow first-half start, says coach Martinez
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium undone by slow first-half start, says coach Martinez

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez praised his player's efforts in their 2-1 Euro 2020 quarterfinal loss to Italy on Saturday but said his side did not really create chances until the second half when small margins decided a breathless encounter. Martinez also gave Jeremy Doku a start and his lively performance caused problems for the Azzurri defence all night. Doku also …

Euro 2020: Belgium's expectations cooled but fancied to beat Russia
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Belgium's expectations cooled but fancied to beat Russia

The Hindu  

Romping through the European Championship qualifiers, Belgium looked every bit the top-ranked team in world football and a strong contender for its first major tournament title. When it plays Russia in its opening Group B game in St Petersburg on Saturday, Belgium will likely be without Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel and have captain Eden Hazard only on the …

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