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Ex-Inter defender and Belgium international retires aged 26

Former Inter and Belgium defender Zinho Vanheusden has announced his retirement from professional football aged just 26, with the centre-back releasing a heartbreaking statement confirming his surprise decision. Vanheusden plied his trade in Italy, Belgium and Netherlands before heading to Spain this summer as he signed for third-tier club Marbella, but has now called time on his career.

Lammens keeps clean sheet on Belgium debut to book WC spot

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens enjoyed a dream international debut as Belgium stormed into the 2026 World Cup with a ruthless 7-0 demolition of Liechtenstein. It was a landmark evening for the 23-year-old, who not only kept a flawless clean sheet but also watched his team-mates tear their visitors apart with a clinical, seven-goal masterclass.

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Doku launches scathing attack on Belgium team-mates

Manchester City's star winger Jeremy Doku launched a scathing attack on his Belgium team-mates after the Red Devils threw away a chance to secure an automatic World Cup qualification during the weekend. The European giants failed to register a win against a 10-man Kazakhstan side as they came back from behind to play out a 1-1 draw in Astana on Saturday.

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CR7 working for 'terrible coach'! Martinez ripped apart by former player

Radja Nainggolan has launched a scathing attack on Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, accusing the former Belgium manager of wasting the country's golden generation and branding him a "terrible coach" with "bullsh*t" methods. Martinez managed Belgium between 2016 and 2022, resigning after their disappointing group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup.

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The new Huijsen? Spain look to beat Netherlands & Belgium to defender

Spain are attempting to lure Club Brugge prospect Samuel Gomez van Hoogen into pledging his international future to La Roja, despite competition from Belgium and Netherlands. The 19-year-old centre-back, who holds three passports, has yet to make a senior debut in official competition and could follow the same path as Dean Huijsen.

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De Bruyne compares Liverpool target Fofana to Doku

Kevin De Bruyne compared Belgium team-mate Malick Fofana to Jeremy Doku but warned the Lyon star he must reach a higher level.

De Bruyne reacts to Belgium captaincy snub as Tielemans gets the nod

Kevin De Bruyne says he didn't have much say in choosing Belgium's new captain as coach Rudi Garcia picked of Youri Tielemans to wear the armband.

Courtois sends voice note verdict on Lammens to Man Utd legend

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Real Madrid No.1 Thibaut Courtois sent him a voice note giving his verdict on Senne Lammens. Courtois believes that his Belgium understudy will be a good fit for the Premier League after the goalkeeper's £18 million ($24m) move to Manchester United from Royal Antwerp.

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Real told they should have signed 'fantastic' Villa star

Real Madrid have been told they should have signed Aston Villa and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans after Toni Kroos retired.

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Meet Ajax's record-breaking teen who rejected Barcelona

The Belgian ace only turned 17 in February, but is already making a name for himself at senior level with the four-time European champions

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Vertonghen retires amid fear of becoming 'dependent on painkillers'

Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen has confirmed he will retire from playing football at the end of the season at the age of 37 due to injuries.

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Belgium star considered shock retirement amid 'toxic' squad atmosphere

Romelu Lukaku has revealed he considered retiring from international football, in part due to the toxic dressing room atmosphere during Euro 2024.

'We didn't need that bomb from Koen!' - Tielemans defends Courtois

Thibaut Courtois has been defended on his return to the Belgium national team by Youri Tielemans after Koen Casteels quit in protest.

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Courtois returns to Belgium squad after almost two years

Thibaut Courtois has returned to the Belgium squad after almost two years following his spat with former coach Domenico Tedesco.

Casteels QUITS Belgium in protest against 'red carpet' Courtois return

Belgium's No.1 goalkeeper Koen Casteels has quit the national team in frustration over the decision to bring Thibaut Courtois back into the fold.

Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking investigation

Former Inter and Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan has reportedly been arrested as part of a cocaine trafficking investigation.

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'Thought I was going to die' - Belgium and Spurs legend Alderweireld reveals why he quit national team

Belgium and Spurs' legendary centre-back Toby Alderweireld revealed that his health problems caused him to retire from international football.

Another problem for Arsenal! Trossard forced off injured

Mikel Arteta handed another injury blow as Leandro Trossard forced off against Israel, taking the Gunners' injury tally to six first-team players.

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'I cried every day' - Lukaku opens up on horror period

Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku has admitted that he ‘cried every day’ after Belgium’s elimination from the 2022 World Cup.

Kolo Muani, you beauty! France star bags brace in Belgium win

France are within touching distance of the Nations League quarter-finals after beating Belgium 2-1, with Randal Kolo Muani bagging a brace.

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