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AZ's Jari De Busser debuts as Mark van Bommel selects maiden Belgium squad

AZ goalkeeper Jari De Busser received his maiden Belgium call-up as Mark van Bommel announced his first Red Devils squad on Friday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Angel Miguel Merino on son Mikel's comeback, Arteta and Spain's World Cup win

Few people watched Mikel Merino's return from a long injury more closely than his father. Angel Miguel Merino, himself a former LaLiga midfielder with Osasuna and Celta Vigo, was in the stands as his son came off the bench to score decisive goals against Portugal and Belgium on the way to Spain's World Cup triumph.

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Axel Witsel retires from Belgium, again: 'Time to make way for new generation'

Axel Witsel announced on Wednesday, September 16th, that he is ending his career with the Belgian national team for good. The Nice midfielder had made this decision before, in May 2023, but later changed his mind.

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Denmark preserve chance of advancing at EuroVolley despite losing against Belgium

The Danish men's volleyball team suffered their second defeat at the European Championship when they lost to Belgium. In the Finnish city of Tampere, Denmark lost 25-19, 20-25, 19-25, 23-25 ​​on Tuesday afternoon. Nevertheless, the Danes remain in a strong position in their bid to advance at the tournament.

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Huge game for Makhanya this weekend as Le Roux starts life in Belgium

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane is expected to name his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea in the coming days.

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Thibaut Courtois to sit out Belgium’s Nations League campaign

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will sit out ⁠Belgium’s Nations League campaign but has not retired from ‌international football, Belgian media reported on ‌Wednesday.

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Belgium withholding support for Infantino until FIFA explain Balogun decision

Belgium will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president ⁠unless it receives satisfactory answers over the handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup and ‌other governance concerns, the country's football federation (RBFA) said on Monday.

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Watch: Mofokeng scores again in Belgium as excellent form continues

Relebohile Mofokeng was on target again for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise as his fine form continued, a boost for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.

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Former Belgium boss Rudi Garcia says team doctors hampered World Cup efforts

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Youri Tielemans excited for Manchester United challenge, thankful to Aston Villa

Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans is ready to leave behind a ⁠disappointing end to the World Cup as he embraces life at his new club, ‌Manchester United.

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Relebohile Mofokeng scores first goal in Belgium to cap big week for Bafana Bafana star

While many South Africans have struggled to make the adjustment from the Premier Soccer League to Europe in the past, Relebohile Mofokeng looks to have settled into life in Belgium with relative ease.

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Belgium coach Mark van Bommel admits he had no hesitation accepting job

Belgium's new coach Mark van Bommel did not hesitate to accept the job offer even if there ⁠might have been a chance to take over the national team of his native Netherlands, who are still looking for a coach after the World ‌Cup.

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Relebohile Mofokeng on winning a first trophy in Belgium and taking the decisive spot-kick

Relebohile Mofokeng admitted he was “scared” when he took the final penalty in the shoot-out that won his new side, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, the Belgian Super Cup on Friday, but thanked his new teammates for giving him the confidence to take it.

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Finnish international Antman leaves Rangers for four-year deal at Anderlecht

Finland winger Oliver Antman has departed Rangers after just a season at the Glasgow side, and has headed to Belgium to sign for Anderlecht for a deal worth around €5 million.

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Van Assche defeats Blockx to win Estoril title and claim maiden ATP title

Luca van Assche won the Estoril ATP 250 title on Sunday with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 win over Belgium's Alexander Blockx for his first tournament win on the circuit.

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Thibaut Courtois welcomes 'top coach' Mark van Bommel as new Belgium boss

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has welcomed the appointment of Mark van Bommel as the country’s new coach ⁠and said he would talk to him about whether he continues his international career.

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Belgium announce the appointment of new manager Mark van Bommel

Belgium have announced the appointment of Mark van Bommel, with the former Netherlands international replacing Rudi Garcia as the national team's manager.

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Rudi Garcia to leave role as Belgium manager with contract not extended

Belgium will not renew the ⁠contract of coach Rudi Garcia, the country's football association ‌said on Monday.

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Antonelli relieved to get 'tough win' in Belgium and extend championship lead

Kimi Antonelli showed relief and satisfaction on Sunday after taking full advantage of Mercedes team-mate George Russell's misfortunes to extend his lead in the drivers' championship with a calm win in the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Tsitsipas beats Collignon to win the Swiss Open and end 16-month title drought

Stefanos Tsitsipas ended a 16-month wait for ⁠an ATP Tour title when the Greek defeated Belgium's Raphael Collignon 6-4, ‌6-7(3), 6-3 to win the Swiss Open in ‌Gstaad on Sunday.

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Charles Leclerc insists Mercedes remain Formula 1 favourites in Belgium

Formula 1 leaders Mercedes are still ⁠the favourites for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix despite Ferrari winning two of the last ‌three races, Charles Leclerc said on Thursday.

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Championship leader Antonelli hopes to bounce back at Spa but Ferarri stand in the way

Kimi Antonelli needs a win in Belgium this weekend to pump up his Formula 1 championship lead after ⁠two blanks in the last three races, but Ferrari could stand in his way.

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Belgium defender Thomas Meunier joins Sunderland on free transfer

Belgium defender Thomas Meunier has ⁠joined Sunderland on a two-year contract following his ‌departure from French side Lille, ‌the Premier League club ‌said on Wednesday.

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Man Utd activate £35 million release clause to sign Tielemans from Aston Villa

Manchester United have signed Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.