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Lukaku makes dream return as Belgium see off Croatia in World Cup warm-up

Belgium battled to a 2-0 win in Croatia as both sides continued their preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup (WC). Rudi Garcia’s side look set to enter the tournament in fine shape, having now gone 12 matches unbeaten (W8, D4).

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DR Congo forced to cancel World Cup preparations due to Ebola virus outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team have been forced to cancel World ⁠Cup buildup events in Kinshasa due to the Ebola virus outbreak and will instead continue preparations in Belgium, ‌a team spokesperson said.

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Lukaku included but no Godts as Garcia announces Belgian squad for World Cup

Belgium included striker Romelu Lukaku in their squad for the World Cup, even though ⁠he has played only an hour of competitive football this season. There was no place for Ajax's rising star Mika Godts, however.

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Belgium persuade promising ⁠forward Fernandez-Pardo to commit to international future

Belgium will be able to use promising attacker Matias ⁠Fernandez-Pardo at the World Cup after he committed his international future to the country, ‌the Belgian football federation said on Tuesday.

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'Matter of feeling': Ajax talent Jorthy Mokio chooses DR Congo over Belgium

Ajax midfielder Jorthy Mokio has chosen to represent the Democratic Republic of Congo on the international stage rather than Belgium, the 18-year-old confirmed in an interview with De Telegraaf.

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Lukaku back with Napoli and nearing return in World Cup boost for Belgium

Romelu Lukaku’s highly anticipated return to action is set to bolster Belgium’s ⁠World Cup hopes after weeks of uncertainty over whether the country’s record goalscorer would be fit in time ‌for next month’s tournament.

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Defending champions Italy breeze into BJK Cup finals, USA knocked out

Two-time defending champions Italy won Saturday's decisive doubles rubber to sweep into the Billie Jean King Cup finals as the United States were dumped out by Belgium, with Ukraine, Spain, Britain and Kazakhstan all also advancing.

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Belgium earn draw against Mexico in friendly thanks to Dodi Lukebakio magic

Belgium came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Mexico in a friendly at Soldier Field in the United States, stretching the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to 11 games ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Napoli to take 'disciplinary action' with Romelu Lukaku after training no-show

Romelu Lukaku could be in hot water with Napoli after the Belgium striker failed to ⁠turn up for training despite withdrawing from international duty with an injury, the Serie A champions said on Tuesday.

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Under-pressure Pochettino prepared for Portugal test after Belgium thrashing

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Tuesday's pre-World Cup clash with Portugal to be an even tougher assignment for the tournament co-hosts than their recent 5-2 thrashing by Belgium.

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Pochettino insists the USA's loss to Belgium can be used as a catalyst for improvement

United States' coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his team's thumping by Belgium on Saturday proves ⁠the catalyst for improved performances with their opening World Cup game only 75 days away.

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Clash of kit colours in US vs Belgium friendly causes confusion for players & fans

A clash of kit colours caused confusion for players and made it difficult for ⁠fans watching on TV to tell the teams apart as World Cup co-hosts the US were accused of being responsible for ‌a mix-up in a 5-2 friendly defeat by Belgium on Saturday.

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Belgium put five past USA in humbling defeat for World Cup hosts

A clinical second-half display from Belgium fired the Red Devils to a convincing 5-2 friendly victory over the USA, as Rudi Garcia’s men extended their impressive unbeaten run to 10 matches (W7, D3).

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Lukaku pulls out of Belgium’s World Cup warm-ups against USA and Mexico

Belgium’s top scorer, Romelu Lukaku, has withdrawn from their trip to ‌the USA this week and ‌will miss World Cup ‌warm-up matches in Atlanta ‌and Chicago.

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Trossard pulls out of Belgium squad for clashes with USA and Mexico

Belgium must do ⁠without Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken for ‌the upcoming trip to the ‌United States ‌where they play two ‌World Cup warm-up matches.

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Man Utd target Mika Godts set for Belgium debut after receiving maiden call-up

Ajax star and Manchester United target Mika Godts is set to make his senior Belgium debut after receiving his first call-up for Rudi Garcia's squad for the March friendlies.

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Guillermo Ochoa to return to Mexican team ahead of World Cup friendlies

Long-serving goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa returned to the ⁠Mexico roster on Thursday, earning a call-up from coach Javier Aguirre for this month's ‌World Cup warm-up matches against Portugal and Belgium.

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Rudy's Rumour Mill: Atleti keen on Fabio Silva, Torino eyeing Belgium-based defender

Fabio Silva has been included on Atletico Madrid’s wishlist, Torino are eyeing Jose Marsa to strengthen their defence, and Hoffenheim are ready to secure a bargain deal for Alessandro Vogt. Here are some of the main stories over the last few days on the transfer market from Tribal Football's transfer expert, Rudy Galetti.

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Finland reach Second Round with pair of Belgium wins as Muurinen minutes managed

Finland did their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification chances no harm with back-to-back victories over Belgium that took them top of Group G and secured safe passage to the Second Round.

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Barcelona to alternate with Belgium until 2032 and stay on F1 calendar

Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya will ⁠host a Formula One Grand Prix in 2028, ‌2030 and 2032 after signing ‌a contract extension to ‌alternate with Belgium, the Liberty ‌Media-owned sport said on Monday.

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Price claims first-ever Antwerp crown after schooling Van Gerwen in Premier League

Gerwyn Price won the first-ever Premier League of Darts night in Antwerp, Belgium, after beating the previously unbeaten Michael van Gerwen 6-3.