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Roberto Martinez named new Portugal boss with 75 PER CENT of fans against appointment

A poll conducted by newspaper A Bola revealed the arrival of ex-Belgium coach is not popular among supporters

Evening Standard

Roberto Martinez named as Portugal coach

Lisbon (AFP) - Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage.

AFP

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal manager

The Spaniard succeeds Fernando Santos after leaving his post as Belgium manager following the 2022 World Cup

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Roberto Martinez back in work after taking over as Portugal boss

Martinez, previously manager at Everton and Wigan, was available after his spell with Belgium ended following the recent World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal manager after hinting at Cristiano Ronaldo problems

The former Everton and Belgium boss has very quickly found a new role after leaving his job with the latter after the World Cup but already appears to have stumbled into a significant problem with Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mirror

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has already given manager verdict amid Belgium rumours

Arsenal news: Romelu Lukaku has said Thierry Henry should be the next Belgium coach as the Frenchman's old comments hint at his stance on taking on the job

Football London

Thierry Henry 'open' to managerial return after being backed for international job

Belgium are on the lookout for their next coach after Roberto Martinez's exit following the World Cup and Thierry Henry has been widely backed to take on the role

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William Pacho Rangers transfer link emerges with 'several visits' to watch Royal Antwerp star

The 21-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise since his move to Belgium 12 months ago and now has reported interest from the Light Blues and French big-hitters Monaco for his services.

Glasgow Live

Italy again delays decision on EU graft suspect, awaits Belgian info

An Italian court on Tuesday postponed for a second time a hearing on whether to hand over to Belgium a woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

Reuters

Belgium to test wastewater on airliners from COVID-hit China

Belgium will test wastewater from planes arriving from China for new COVID variants as part of new steps against the spread of the coronavirus as infections in China surge, the government announced on Monday.

Reuters

Lukaku Hopes to Convince Chelsea to Extend His Stay at Inter

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku said he is hoping to put his injuries and Belgium's premature World Cup exit behind him and return to form for the Italian club in a bid to discuss a permanent move from Chelsea. Lukaku missed a huge chunk of games in the first half…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Romelu Lukaku calls on Belgium to hire Thierry Henry as next manager: ‘There are no doubts’

Thierry Henry should be hired as the next manager of Belgium, according to Romelu Lukaku.

Evening Standard

Energy consultancy EnAppSys expands into German and Hungarian markets

The Stockton company already has a strong presence in the UK, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Ireland

Birmingham Post

Protest Held in Brussels to Call for Release of Belgian Held in Iran

Supporters of a Belgian aid worker being held in Iran staged a Christmas Day protest in Brussels to demand his immediate release, with a spokesman questioning why a prisoner swap treaty was stalled. Around 50 people took part in the demonstration under constant rain in the center of the Belgian…

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The Independent UK

How to spend the perfect long weekend in Bruges this Christmas

Wrap up warm and hit the cobbled streets of Belgium’s most photogenic city this winter, advises Helen Coffey

Liverpool Echo

'Unique' bar is 'like a beer festival' every time you go

The bar stocks beer from Liverpool, Belgium and Austria, much of which you won't find in other pubs and shops

Radio France Internationale

Belgian MPs fail to agree on apology for colonial-era atrocities

Belgium will not apologise to Congo, Burundi and Rwanda for its colonial past after MPs this week failed to agree on how to seek atonement for abuses committed during the country's colonial regime.

Manchester Evening News

'Something to prove' - Jamie Carragher shares Kevin de Bruyne verdict after win vs Liverpool

Kevin de Bruyne returned to top form as Manchester City defeated Liverpool FC in the Carabao Cup.

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Haaland Scores as Man City Beats Liverpool 3-2 in League Cup

Erling Haaland scored his 24th goal of the season but it was Nathan Ake’s first that clinched Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the English League Cup on Thursday. Kevin De Bruyne, one of six City starters coming off World Cup duty, set up both goals and Riyad Mahrez…

France 24

Greek MEP remains in detention as Qatargate investigations continue

A Greek MEP, Eva Kaili, was ordered Thursday to stay in detention in Belgium over corruption allegations linked to Qatar that have rocked the European Parliament, prosecutors said.

AFP

MEP in Qatar-linked graft case denied pre-trial release

Brussels (AFP) - The Greek MEP at the centre of a scandal over corruption allegations linked to Qatar that have rocked the European Parliament was denied release from pre-trial detention on Thursday, prosecutors said.

The Independent UK

Newly elected GOP congressman faces questions about claims his family fled the Holocaust

‘There’s no sign of Jewish and/or Ukrainian heritage and no indication of name changes along the way,’ genealogist says

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina Only No. 2 in New FIFA Rankings Led by Brazil

Winning the World Cup was not enough to lift Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings with Brazil keeping the No. 1 position on Thursday. Brazil was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Croatia but built enough rankings points from results over recent years that feed into FIFA’s calculation. Argentina moved up…

Reuters

Expensive energy cuts short free visits to Belgium's 'Garden of Santa Claus'

The Belgian "Garden of Santa Claus", which every year offers a free visit to Santa's office, bedroom, train and sleigh, will be open only 23 days this year instead of the usual 34 days because of a surge in energy prices, its organiser said.

AFP

Belgian families don gloves for house-heating research

Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) (AFP) - Outside the family home, frost covers the ground and temperatures in the damp Belgian winter have plunged below freezing.

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