Belgium do not have the team to win FIFA World Cup: Kevin de Bruyne's brutal take on team's chances
2 years, 1 month ago

Belgium do not have the team to win FIFA World Cup: Kevin de Bruyne's brutal take on team's chances

India Today  

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne feels that his team is a little too old to win the FIFA World Cup 2022. Belgium's golden generation, who are now at the wrong side of the 30s are possibly playing their final World Cup together. De Bruyne's World Cup did not begin in a good personal note as Canada dominated the game. I also look for moments afterwards to find that peace but people know that it’s my way to help the team play better and get more out of the game,” he told a news conference at Belgium’s team base on Friday, 48 hours ahead of their next match, against Morocco.

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

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

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 threatened to quit international football …

Kevin de Bruyne's Belgium Future in Doubt After 'Unacceptable' France Defeat
4 months ago

Kevin de Bruyne's Belgium Future in Doubt After 'Unacceptable' France Defeat

News 18  

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne’s future with the national side has been thrown into doubt after he slammed his teammates as “not good enough” after a 2-0 Nations League defeat to France. De Bruyne complained a lot was not right with the Red Devils — third in the 2018 World Cup — who sank after a promising first 20 minutes. …

‘What is the golden generation?’ asks De Bruyne after Belgium slumps again
6 months, 1 week ago

‘What is the golden generation?’ asks De Bruyne after Belgium slumps again

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Kevin De Bruyne stood, hands on hips, and tried to take it all in. “What is the golden generation?” he asked when it was pointed out to him that a collection of Belgium’s greatest players including Eden Hazard, Vincent Kompany, Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku has never managed to reach the final of a major tournament, let …

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 …

Euro 2024: Neighbors France and Belgium meet in heavyweight contest with Mbappé still wearing a mask
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Neighbors France and Belgium meet in heavyweight contest with Mbappé still wearing a mask

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — France and Belgium meet in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Monday. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — The drama surrounding Kylian Mbappé's broken nose has died down somewhat, though he will still need to wear a protective mask for the match. France coach Didier Deschamps doesn’t appear too concerned …

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 …

Doku leads new Belgium generation in Euro 2024 as Ukraine’s young players aim to bring hope
7 months ago

Doku leads new Belgium generation in Euro 2024 as Ukraine’s young players aim to bring hope

Associated Press  

Age is a factor in Group E at the European Championship as Belgium grapples with how to move on from its ‘Golden Generation’ and Ukraine looks to its young players for inspiration during wartime. Two years ago, Kevin De Bruyne plunged Belgium’s World Cup plans into turmoil when he claimed the team was “too old” to win in an interview …

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 …

De Bruyne open to lucrative Saudi Arabia move when his Manchester City contract expires
7 months ago

De Bruyne open to lucrative Saudi Arabia move when his Manchester City contract expires

The Hindu  

Kevin De Bruyne is talking with his family about possibly moving to Saudi Arabia as a free agent next year, the Manchester City playmaker said Tuesday. “You’re talking about incredible sums of money during what might well be the twilight of my career,” De Bruyne told Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws when asked if he would consider moving to a …

De Bruyne open to lucrative Saudi Arabia move when his Manchester City contract expires
7 months ago

De Bruyne open to lucrative Saudi Arabia move when his Manchester City contract expires

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Kevin De Bruyne is talking with his family about possibly moving to Saudi Arabia as a free agent next year, the Manchester City playmaker said Tuesday. “You’re talking about incredible sums of money during what might well be the twilight of my career,” De Bruyne told Belgian daily Het Laatste Nieuws when asked if he would consider moving …

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 …

De Bruyne to lead Belgium at Euro 2024 with unretired Witsel
7 months, 2 weeks ago

De Bruyne to lead Belgium at Euro 2024 with unretired Witsel

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will lead a rejuvenated Belgium side including a once-retired Axel Witsel at the European Championship next month. But Tedesco said Witsel’s recent excellent showings with Atletico Madrid convinced him the 35-year-old midfielder was the right choice. Tedesco said it did not make sense to have Batshuayi in the squad knowing that Charles …

Belgium have new energy says De Bruyne after World Cup flop
1 year, 9 months ago

Belgium have new energy says De Bruyne after World Cup flop

The Hindu  

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne says new players in the squad are injecting energy into the team after the failure of their “golden generation” to live up to their number one ranking over the last four years. It was a positive start for new coach Domenico Tedesco, who replaced Roberto Martinez after Belgium’s surprise early elimination at the World Cup …

Belgium beats Germany 3-2 to pile pressure on Euro 2024 host
1 year, 9 months ago

Belgium beats Germany 3-2 to pile pressure on Euro 2024 host

The Hindu  

Visitor Belgium battled to a 3-2 win over Germany in a friendly on Tuesday to make it two wins from two matches in the past four days while piling pressure on the embattled Euro 2024 host. With both teams eager to bounce back from their shock group stage World Cup exits in December, it was Belgium which was the better …

Kevin De Bruyne Helps Belgium Down Germany 3-2 in Friendly
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne Helps Belgium Down Germany 3-2 in Friendly

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne steered Belgium to a 3-2 friendly win over Germany in new coach Domenico Tedesco’s return home on Tuesday. Yannick Carrasco opened the scoring in the sixth when he easily eluded Germany right back Marius Wolf and dispatched the ball past goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen after De Bruyne sent him through on the left. Leon Goretzka went off …

Hockey World Cup: Holders Belgium Wary of German Resilience in Summit Clash
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Holders Belgium Wary of German Resilience in Summit Clash

News 18  

Olympic champions Belgium will look to overcome a resilient Germany and become only the fourth nation to defend the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup title when the two sides clash in the final here on Sunday. With 11 players aged above 30 and three above 35, Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ of hockey players, who have won the 2018 World Cup and …

Hockey World Cup 2023: It's Belgium against Germany for World Cup glory
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: It's Belgium against Germany for World Cup glory

India TV News  

Well, it will be Belgium vs Germany for the World Cup glory. Belgium's golden boys kept the team's hopes of a title defense alive by narrowly defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout, securing a spot in the final match against Germany on Friday. Star striker Tom Boon and Nicolas de Kerpel scored for Belgium in the regulation time …

FIH World Cup 2023: Defending Champions Belgium Beat Netherlands to Reach Summit Clash
1 year, 11 months ago

FIH World Cup 2023: Defending Champions Belgium Beat Netherlands to Reach Summit Clash

News 18  

Defending champions Belgium beat the last two editions’ runners-up Netherlands in a penalty shootout 3-2 to set up a summit clash against Germany in the FIH Men’s World Cup on Friday. Star striker Tom Boon and Nicolas de Kerpel scored for Belgium in the regulation time while penalty-corner expert Jip Janssen struck a brace for the Netherlands. In the second …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Dominant Belgium ends New Zealand hopes, advances to semifinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Dominant Belgium ends New Zealand hopes, advances to semifinals

The Hindu  

Belgium booked a semifinal spot in style, ending New Zealand’s dreams of a maiden last-four World Cup appearance with a 2-0 win in the second quarterfinal here on Tuesday. Belgium doubled the lead immediately on resumption through a beautiful coordinated move that started with Nicolas de Kerpel putting Simon Gougnard through, who passed it back to Florent van Aubel with …

Belgium coach Heuvel: We are here to defend our World Cup title
2 years ago

Belgium coach Heuvel: We are here to defend our World Cup title

The Hindu  

The defending champions Belgium made its presence felt as it arrived for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 on Friday, creating buzz at the Biju Patnaik International Airport with a large gathering of fans to welcome them. Then there are teams who are performing well such as England, and Argentina, so I think it will not be an …

FIFA World Cup: Belgium's 'golden generation' fails to deliver on the big stage once again
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Belgium's 'golden generation' fails to deliver on the big stage once again

Firstpost  

Belgium crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a win, a draw and a loss to finish third in Group F. Romelu Lukaku had come on as a half-time substitute for Belgium against Croatia. This group of players deserves respect, deserves admiration for what they’ve done.” For what it’s worth, Belgium did finish third at the 2018 FIFA …

Football fans SLAM Belgium as they crash out at the group stage
2 years, 1 month ago

Football fans SLAM Belgium as they crash out at the group stage

Daily Mail  

Fans have hit out at Belgium's disappointing World Cup exit in the group stage after a limp goalless draw against Croatia - in what was a must-win game for the Red Devils. This latest tournament disappointment has left many fans lambasting the end of Belgium's so-called 'golden generation' of players, and some viewers have pointed the finger directly at Martinez …

Belgium on the brink as golden generation bid to keep last World Cup shot alive
2 years, 1 month ago

Belgium on the brink as golden generation bid to keep last World Cup shot alive

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. As it is, Martinez’s Belgium were semi-finalists in the last World Cup …

Belgium captain Eden Hazard denies rumors of rift in team: Spoke to Kevin De Bruyne, he believes in the group
2 years, 1 month ago

Belgium captain Eden Hazard denies rumors of rift in team: Spoke to Kevin De Bruyne, he believes in the group

India Today  

Belgium captain Eden Hazard has denied rumors of a rift in the team, saying he spoke to Kevin De Bruyne and he believes in their team. Speaking ahead of their match against Croatia, Hazard said he spoke to De Bruyne and confirmed that he believes in this team, dismissing rumors of a rift in the Belgium camp. The Real Madrid …

Last chance for Belgium’s ‘too old’ golden generation at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Last chance for Belgium’s ‘too old’ golden generation at FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Belgium’s much vaunted team have one last chance to extend their final World Cup together this week after crashing to defeat by Morocco, with coach Roberto Martinez and his players under mounting pressure. Kevin De Bruyne said in an interview with The Guardian before the 2-0 loss to Morocco that his team was “too old” and had “no chance” of …

Jan Vertonghen Takes a Dig at Belgium Teammate Kevin De Bruyne After Humiliating Loss Against Morocco
2 years, 1 month ago

Jan Vertonghen Takes a Dig at Belgium Teammate Kevin De Bruyne After Humiliating Loss Against Morocco

News 18  

Morocco put in a spirited performance to stun second-ranked Belgium in their Group F fixture on Sunday. Vertonghen even appeared to take a dig at his Belgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot While speaking to the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany salvage late point to keep hopes alive, win for Croatia; Canada crash out
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany salvage late point to keep hopes alive, win for Croatia; Canada crash out

India TV News  

Germany rescued a late point against Spain to keep their FIFA World Cup 2022 knockout hopes alive. Substitute Niclas Füllkrug scored in the 83rd minute Sunday to give Germany a 1-1 draw against Spain at Al Bayt Stadium in one of the most anticipated matches of this year's World Cup. Alphonso Davies scored Canada's first-ever World Cup goal one minute …

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'I Think We Had a Better Chance to Win Four Years Ago'
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'I Think We Had a Better Chance to Win Four Years Ago'

News 18  

Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium’s best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar. “To be fair I think we had a better chance to win four years ago,” admitted 31-year-old Hazard. We have the team and I think it’s just the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Belgium Can't Play in the Same Way as Manchester City'
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Belgium Can't Play in the Same Way as Manchester City'

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne called on his Belgium team-mates to be braver on Friday, insisting he also needs improve ahead of Sunday’s World Cup clash with Morocco. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot During the game he was visibly annoyed with Belgium’s …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Have to be self-critical and improve, says Belgium coach despite 1-0 win vs Canada
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Have to be self-critical and improve, says Belgium coach despite 1-0 win vs Canada

India Today  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez reckoned that his team has to improve upon certain aspects despite their 1-0 win over Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2022 match on Wednesday, November 23 at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Belgium didn’t find the going easy as Canada played their heart out in the last match of the day. Martinez was happy about the …

How highly-organised Canada shackled Belgium, but one moment cost them the game
2 years, 1 month ago

How highly-organised Canada shackled Belgium, but one moment cost them the game

New York Times  

Belgium 1-0 Canada is probably a result that most football fans would have predicted before kick-off. Their constant shadowing of Witsel meant Canada had an extra marker in midfield given they were happy for Belgium’s back three to circulate the ball between themselves. Eustaquio’s proactive movement puts him near Tielemans, Hutchinson is marking De Bruyne in the centre of the …

Belgium spoils Canada’s World Cup return with 1-0 win
2 years, 1 month ago

Belgium spoils Canada’s World Cup return with 1-0 win

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Kevin De Bruyne threw his hands up in disgust as another pass went astray. Belgium didn’t live up to the hype of being the second-ranked team despite starting the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Canada on Wednesday. “I don’t know why I got the trophy — maybe it’s because of my name.” Belgium’s aging …

Canada showed against Belgium they belong at World Cup, says manager John Herdman
2 years, 1 month ago

Canada showed against Belgium they belong at World Cup, says manager John Herdman

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 John Herdman believes his Canada side proved they …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Belgium have ‘huge respect’ for Canada, says Martinez
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Belgium have ‘huge respect’ for Canada, says Martinez

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday said his side have “huge respect” for Canada who will be playing their first World Cup game for 36 years when the teams meet in Qatar. “We have huge respect for what Canada have achieved because when you finish top of the group ahead of national teams such as United States and Mexico, it’s …

'That's Very Dangerous Situation, When You're Playing a Team With Nothing to Lose': Roberto Martinez Ahead of Canada Clash
2 years, 1 month ago

'That's Very Dangerous Situation, When You're Playing a Team With Nothing to Lose': Roberto Martinez Ahead of Canada Clash

News 18  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday said his side have “huge respect” for Canada who will be playing their first World Cup game for 36 years when the teams meet in Qatar. FIFA World Cup 2022 — Full Coverage | Points Table | Schedule | Results | Golden Boot “We have huge respect for what Canada have achieved because when …

Canada meets Belgium in its 1st FIFA World Cup match since 1986
2 years, 1 month ago

Canada meets Belgium in its 1st FIFA World Cup match since 1986

The Hindu  

Many Canadian fotball fans have been waiting for this moment their entire lives. Long an afterthought behind hockey in their home country, Canada’s football team is back in the World Cup for the first time since 1986 and it opens Wednesday against a daunting opponent: Belgium, a 2018 semifinalist and second in the FIFA rankings. “We don’t hope no more, …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the manager for Belgium at Qatar WC?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the manager for Belgium at Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

Belgium is Roberto Martinez’s first assignment in international football, and he has done a remarkable job developing an attacking side. Under Martinez, Belgium has successfully qualified for its second consecutive FIFA World Cup. Martinez joined the Red Devils in August 2016, replacing Marc Wilmots, and guided the team to a third-place finish at the Russia 2018 - its best finish …

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years, 2 months ago

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

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 Four years after recording their best ever finish …

Is World Cup 2022 a last chance for Belgium’s golden generation?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is World Cup 2022 a last chance for Belgium’s golden generation?

Al Jazeera  

For Belgium to defeat the best in the world they need their best players to be in top shape. Previous World Cup appearances: 13 Titles: 0 Best World Cup finish: 3rd World Cup record: W20, D9, L19 Goals: 68 Biggest win: 5-2 v Tunisia Player to watch: Kevin De Bruyne Ranking: 2 Group stage fixtures: Canada, Morocco, Croatia Once number …

Q&A: Belgium coach Martinez on team’s diversity, evolution
2 years, 2 months ago

Q&A: Belgium coach Martinez on team’s diversity, evolution

Al Jazeera  

When Roberto Martinez succeeded Marc Wilmots as head coach of the Belgian national team in 2016, he was certain that the team could achieve great things. Two years later, at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Belgium finished third, the team’s best finish at the tournament, one that featured memorable wins over Japan and Brazil. Al Jazeera caught up with …

De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 home win over Wales
2 years, 3 months ago

De Bruyne leads Belgium to 2-1 home win over Wales

The Hindu  

Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne scored one goal and set up another as the team profited from a strong first-half showing to beat Wales 2-1 in its Nations League A Group 4 clash at the King Baudouin Stadium on Thursday. Wales was fortunate not to be more than 2-0 down at the break after goals by De Bruyne and Michy …

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 Battle for FIFA 2022 World Cup Places Pleases Coach Roberto Martinez
2 years, 9 months ago

Belgium Battle for FIFA 2022 World Cup Places Pleases Coach Roberto Martinez

News 18  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was pleased with the outcome of his experiment with the team on Saturday as he fielded fringe players in a 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Martinez took the unusual step of leaving out all players with 50 caps or more — effectively 12 regulars — for the match against the …

Belgium to Rest Stars for Games Against Ireland, Burkina Faso
2 years, 9 months ago

Belgium to Rest Stars for Games Against Ireland, Burkina Faso

News 18  

Belgium will rest top players like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku for friendly matches against Ireland and Burkina Faso. Roberto Martinez said his selections were focused on players with fewer than 50 international appearances, such as surprise Belgian leader Union Saint-Gilloise teammates Siebe Van der Heyden and Dante Vanzeir. Van der Heyden, a defender, has never played for the …

India Need to Exploit Belgium's Vulnerability, Just Like Malaysia: Graham Reid
3 years, 1 month ago

India Need to Exploit Belgium's Vulnerability, Just Like Malaysia: Graham Reid

News 18  

India’s chief coach Graham Reid on Tuesday said the defending champions would like to take cue from Malaysia and exploit the vulnerability of European giants Belgium in the quarterfinal of the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup. And Reid, who guided the Indian senior team to a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, said the key to success in …

Junior World Cup hockey: Belgium keen to gain valuable experience
3 years, 1 month ago

Junior World Cup hockey: Belgium keen to gain valuable experience

The Hindu  

Backed by a proper structure and a pool of talented players, Belgium is keen to gather valuable experience from the upcoming men’s Junior World Cup hockey tournament starting from November 24 in Bhubaneswar. Living the dream Belgium captain Dylan Englebert spoke about his team’s training with the senior side and looked forward to “living the dream” of playing in the …

Belgium hopes Hazard gets more game time as it looks ahead to Qatar 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

Belgium hopes Hazard gets more game time as it looks ahead to Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says he hopes Eden Hazard is able to stay fit and play more regularly for his club as he outlined his plans ahead of next World Cup finals. RELATED | But the 30-year-old attacker has struggled to get game time at Real Madrid, even after recovering from a series of long-standing injuries, and this has been …

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