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New coach Tedesco wants 'happy, motivated' Belgium after World Cup flop

Brussels (AFP) - Domenico Tedesco said he wants to make Belgium's players "happy and motivated" after taking over as head coach on Wednesday.

AFP

Alan Shearer delivers damning response to Roberto Martinez on Belgium's World Cup failure

Belgium were eliminated from the World Cup at the first hurdle, with Roberto Martinez's team missing a host of chances against Croatia to exit with just one goal to their name

Daily Mirror

Former Man City star defends Kevin de Bruyne over 'too old' Belgium row

Kevin de Bruyne caused a stir last week when he said the Belgian team is 'too old' to win the World Cup.

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Belgium crash out of World Cup as Lukaku’s misses let Croatia off hook

Romelu Lukaku missed several glaring chances for Belgium as they crashed out of the World Cup to let Croatia off the hook after their goalless draw

The Guardian - UK

Roberto Martínez accuses Belgian media of trying to divide country

Roberto Martínez accused the French media of dirty tricks and the Belgian press of seeking to divide their country before the must-win match against Croatia

The Guardian - UK

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

An ageing Belgium squad must beat Croatia on Thursday to stay in the World Cup or it could well be the final time we see many of the so-called golden generation together on football’s greatest stage

The Independent UK

Dries Mertens' wife details "really awkward" Belgium team BBQ after bust-up

Kat Kerkhofs, the wife of star Belgium forwards Dries Mertens, has detailed an "awkward" international squad get-together after the team's dressing room bust-up

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Romelu Lukaku 'had to separate' Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard in 'heated' World Cup argument

Belgium were one of the favourites to win the World Cup in 2018 with their 'golden generation' but they didn't live up to expectations so the pressure to avenge their misery in Qatar is at an all-time high

Football London

‘We’re too old’: Jan Vertonghen hits back at Kevin De Bruyne amid reports of Belgium bust-up

Reports suggest an altercation took place in the dressing room between senior players after Belgium’s disappointing defeat by Morocco

The Independent UK

Kevin De Bruyne and Jan Vertonghen in three-man dressing room bust-up after Belgium loss

Belgium were surprisingly beaten by Morocco on Sunday with several members of the team clashing after the loss as Kevin De Bruyne had to be pulled apart from his team-mate

Daily Mirror

Belgium's World Cup campaign on verge of imploding after players turn on Kevin De Bruyne

Belgium must beat Croatia in their final group game on Thursday to reach the last-16 of the World Cup after Roberto Martinez's side were humbled by Morocco on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Last chance for Belgium's 'too old' golden generation at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - 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.

AFP

Jan Vertonghen aims subtle dig at team-mate Kevin De Bruyne over "too old" comments

All may not be well in the Belgium national team dressing room after Kevin De Bruyne's comments before the Red Devils's dramatic 2-0 defeat by group stage opponents Morocco

Daily Mirror

Belgium played with 'fear of losing', admits Martinez

Doha (AFP) - Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said his players were weighed down by a "fear of losing" in their shock World Cup defeat by Morocco on Sunday.

AFP

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The Guardian - UK

Belgium run ragged by Canada but Michy Batshuayi strikes to grab victory

Canada dominated for long periods of this Group F encounter but Michy Batshuayi scored just before half-time, giving Belgium a 1-0 win

Daily Mirror

Cesc Fabregas left baffled by referee's response to Belgium back pass and penalty shout

Canada and Fabregas were left furious after referee Janny Sikazwe failed to award them a second penalty against Belgium in the first-half of their opening game of the World Cup

Daily Mirror

Belgium survive Canada scare to edge opening World Cup win - 5 talking points

BELGIUM 1-0 CANADA: The Belgians edged past a determined Canadian outfit who were made to rue an early missed penalty from Alphonso Davies before Michy Batshuayi struck

AFP

Germany players cover mouths in protest for World Cup photo

Doha (AFP) - Germany's players covered their mouths for the team photo before their World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday in protest at FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands.

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The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate was ‘concerned’ by lack of Fifa approval for OneLove armband

The decision over whether to wear the armbands dominated the build-up to England’s World Cup opener against Iran

Daily Mirror

Jan Vertonghen says players being "controlled" at World Cup and afraid to speak out

FIFA have been heavily criticised for their handling of the OneLove armbands at the Qatar World Cup and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen is frustrated by the situation

The Independent UK

Players are being ‘controlled’ at Qatar World Cup, says Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen

Vertonghen says players are afraid to state their support for social causes or basic human rights in the current climate at the World Cup

AFP

Belgium's Vertonghen 'afraid' to talk about rights after armband ban

Doha (AFP) - Belgium's Jan Vertonghen says he is "afraid" to talk about human rights after European nations decided not to wear a rainbow-themed captain's armband at the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Belgium’s emerging stars can replenish their golden stock

Belief is high that class of 2022 can build on third-place finish four years ago but doubts linger over Lukaku’s fitness

Daily Mirror

Eden Hazard's admission hangs over Belgium generation going into final shot at World Cup

WORLD CUP 2022 PREVIEW - BELGIUM: Eden Hazard and the other members of his nation's 'golden generation' have one last chance at winning a major tournament in Qatar

Evening Standard

Belgium vs Canada lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Romelu Lukaku misses Belgium’s World Cup clash with Canada today.

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