Rudi Garcia faced intense criticism for substituting his injured first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, during Belgium’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain on Friday, intensifying doubts about the coach’s future. Courtois believed he could carry on despite a minor leg twinge, but Garcia insisted he come off because he was not fully fit. Senne Lammens entered […]
Continue ReadingBelgium’s lineup in their 2-1 victory over Algeria during the opening group game of the 2014 World Cup looked like a fantasy all-star side made up of players at the peak of their powers. The starting eleven included Courtois, De Bruyne, Witsel and Lukaku, alongside Eden Hazard, Mousa Dembele and Vincent Kompany, while Dries Mertens […]
Continue ReadingMikel Merino once more proves to be the savior for his nation, coming off the bench to find the net in the 88th minute, shocking Belgium and securing a World Cup semi-final clash with France.
Continue ReadingUS Soccer confirmed that Christian Pulisic sustained a small fracture and bone contusion in his leg during the United States’ 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. The injury occurred in the second half in Seattle, and he was substituted shortly afterward. He underwent X-ray and MRI examinations on […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump urged Fifa to rescind the one-match suspension of the US forward Folarin Balogun, imposed after a red card in the team’s victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, paving the way for Sunday’s stunning revelation that he would be eligible for the co‑hosts’ round‑of‑16 meeting with Belgium in Seattle on Monday evening. Sources have informed […]
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