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Juventus promise to BAN supporters who are found guilty of vile racist abuse directed at Romelu Lukaku after he scored a late equaliser for Inter Milan ... as Italian giants insist they will 'collaborate with the police to identify those responsible'
05/04/23 11:33
Juventus have pledged to ban fans who are found guilty of directing vile racist abuse at Romelu Lukaku after he scored in Tuesday night's Coppa Italia semi-final with Juventus . The Belgian striker was subjected to monkey chants from a section of Juventus supporters behind the goal after he converted a penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw. Video footage showed Juventus fans chanting 'f***ing monkey' and 'f*** off' at Lukaku , who was shown a second yellow card and sent off for shushing them during his celebrations - with the referee deciding this was provocative. Lukaku's representatives Roc Nation insisted was a normal part of his celebration. Lukaku was also seen mouthing something towards the Juventus fans, with Football Italia reporting him to say 'muto' - an Italian equivalent of telling someone to shut up....read
Germany are SAVAGED by Bild after their loss to Belgium as SIX players are given the lowest possible rating - with West Ham star Thilo Kehrer branded 'amateurish' and Florian Wirtz mocked for his 'lack of physicality'
29/03/23 08:00A number of Germany players were singled out by the publication for poor displays as they dished out a 'note 5' - their lowest score - to six players who featured in the 3-2 loss to Belgium on Tuesday night.Real Madrid 'fear Thibaut Courtois could be out for up to a MONTH' after withdrawing from Belgium's squad due to an adductor injury... ruling him out of BOTH legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea
27/03/23 11:45Courtois managed to play the full 90 minutes in what was the first game of the Domenico Tedesco-era as the Red Devils look to begin a new cycle following their disastrous World Cup campaign.Here come the next generation! A Newcastle flop, Lilian Thuram's OTHER superstar son and youngsters from Chelsea and Man City: Meet the nine players arriving on the international scene this week
23/03/23 15:44The first international break since Lionel Messi lifted the iconic trophy has seen a whole host of new faces called up to squads across the globe as new-look teams plot the start of their path to glory.Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for Roberto Martinez, will France be derailed by tension in their camp and can Gareth Southgate get one last tune out of England? 10 TALKING POINTS ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway this week
23/03/23 09:31Next summer's tournament takes place in Germany, with Hansi Flick's side having qualified already by virtue of being hosts, and 53 teams are preparing their quest to join them.'He's right - we DON'T talk much': Carlo Ancelotti admits he and Eden Hazard aren't close, but insists 'the relationship is NOT cold' with the £470k-per-week Real Madrid reject ahead of Liverpool visit
14/03/23 13:03In a stunning interview on Tuesday morning, Los Blancos winger Hazard revealed he is no longer on speaking terms with his boss - with Ancelotti responding by denying their relationship is 'cold'.Eden Hazard is now Real Madrid's most expensive player EVER after add-ons from £88m Chelsea move surpassed previous record signing Gareth Bale - and Belgian 'intends to stay until end of his contract in 2024' despite not playing in over two months
08/03/23 09:20There has been significant speculation over his future in recent months with the 126-capped former Belgian international having not played for the club in more than two months.Thierry Henry reveals he warned Romelu Lukaku NOT to go to Chelsea because he wouldn't fit in with Thomas Tuchel's pressing style - and claims the on-loan striker wants to stay at Inter Milan rather than return at the end of the season
23/02/23 11:14Lukaku arrived back at Stamford Bridge having left for Everton in 2014 with many speculating he could be the end of their 'No 9 curse' following a Serie A-winning spell with Inter.Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel's team-mates and family lay flowers in the goal where he collapsed after saving a penalty and later died, as plans are made for an open-air funeral on the pitch at Winkel Sport
14/02/23 14:54Espeel's former team-mates were present at Winkel Sport's ground to pay tribute to the popular goalkeeper, and were seen wearing the club's red kit as they made their way across the pitch.Belgian footballer Arne Espeel dies while playing for Winkel Sport B after the goalkeeper collapsed on the pitch - just seconds after saving a penalty
14/02/23 08:49Emergency services ran on to help Espeel and did all they could to save him with a defibrillator also used, but the 25-year-old was pronounced dead soon after he was taken to a hospital.Bielsa leads bookmakers' odds to become new Southampton boss after Nathan Jones' sacking, with Lampard and Gerrard also contenders... and a return for Hasenhuttl is second favourite (despite St Mary's chiefs axing him in November!)
12/02/23 11:21Austrian Ralph Hasenhuttl has the second-shortest odds - despite only being sacked by St Mary's chiefs in November. The struggling south-coast club sacked Nathan Jones on Sunday morning.Manchester United are monitoring 18-year-old Arthur Vermeeren at Royal Antwerp, with the rapidly developing midfielder - tipped to be a future Belgium star - also garnering interest from Newcastle and other Premier League sides
10/02/23 18:22Manchester United are monitoring Royal Antwerp's highly rated midfielder Arthur Vermeeren. The 18-year-old is being tipped to make a big impact with the Belgium national side.Thierry Henry WON'T return to his role as Belgium's No 2 following appointment of Domenico Tedesco, the country's FA confirms... with the Arsenal legend 'keen to return to management' after failed interview to replace Roberto Martinez
08/02/23 16:57Tedesco was confirmed as Belgium's new first-team manager earlier on Wednesday - replacing Roberto Martinez - who left his role following the Red Devils' disastrous World Cup campaign.Belgium announce Domenico Tedesco as their new head coach, after Roberto Martinez's departure... as former RB Leipzig boss signs deal until Euro 2024
08/02/23 08:31The Red Devils had been searching for a new national head coach and have turned to the Italian following Roberto Martinez's departure from the role in December.Vincent Kompany believes Borussia Dortmund's new signing Julien Duranville - nicknamed 'Blitz' for his electric pace - is a future Ballon d'Or candidate... so who is the wonderkid that is set to follow in the footsteps of Sancho, Bellingham and Haaland?
27/01/23 22:00With the Black and Yellow having added another starlet to their books, Sportsmail delves into just who Dortmund have signed and what you need to know about their next young star.Belgium 'have Joachim Low, Mauricio Pochettino and Andre Villas-Boas on their managerial shortlist' after Thierry Henry distanced himself from replacing Roberto Martinez following dismal Qatar World Cup showing
26/01/23 09:19Roberto Martinez left the federation after six years and a disappointing showing at the World Cup in Qatar, as the team scored just once and didn't make it out of the group stage.Aaron Ramsdale warns Arsenal's front three that new arrival Leandro Trossard 'is not coming to be part of the squad' as England keeper references his own ousting of Bernd Leno as No 1 in a warning to Gabriel Martinelli and Co
25/01/23 13:52Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has reminded his team-mates that new signing Leandro Trossard isn't joining to make up the numbers. The Belgian made an impact off the bench against Man United.Cristiano Ronaldo 'meets with new Portugal boss Roberto Martinez in Riyadh to discuss his international future' after the new Al-Nassr star was dropped by former boss Fernando Santos during the World Cup
19/01/23 09:46With the 37-year-old now based in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, Martinez was in the country to watch the Spanish Super Cup and reportedly took the opportunity to talk to the star.Roberto Martinez has 'verbally agreed to become the next Portugal manager' despite his struggles at the World Cup with Belgium... with the deal 'expected to be completed next week'
07/01/23 09:36Roberto Martinez has reportedly reached a 'verbal agreement' to take the vacant Portugal manager's job, despite overseeing Belgium's disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar.Thierry Henry 'wants the Belgium job - and is willing to take a lower salary than Roberto Martinez's £2.65m deal' - with Romelu Lukaku and Toby Alderweireld publicly endorsing him after two spells as assistant manager
06/01/23 08:55The Arsenal legend has been the assistant coach of the Red Devils twice, most recently since 2021 - but it's understood he now wishes to step up his role.Eden Hazard 'is offered an escape route from his Real Madrid nightmare with Fenerbahce interested in a loan deal' - and Los Blancos 'would welcome' £150m flop's exit... 'but will leave the final decision to the player'
05/01/23 12:40The former Chelsea star has endured a dismal spell with Real Madrid since his £150m move to the Spanish giants in 2019, scoring just seven times and regularly struggling for fitness.'It was like he didn't CARE': Eden Hazard is mocked by a FOURTH DIVISION player after dismal display in Real Madrid's win over Cacereno - and claims he was 'totally unnoticed' before being hauled off after 67 minutes
05/01/23 09:50Hazard struggled to make an impact on the game and was hauled off against the fourth tier side after 67 minutes with the score at 0-0, before Rodrygo netted a late winner to secure a nervy 1-0 victory.Scott Parker is unveiled as Club Brugge head coach after agreeing to join the Belgian champions just four months on from his sacking at Bournemouth
02/01/23 15:49Belgian champions Club Bruges officially unveiled Scott Parker as their new manager on Monday. Parker agreed a deal with the club on New Year's Eve following four months as a free agent.'I couldn't control all the emotions anymore': Roberto Martinez reveals he told his Belgium side he was quitting as boss BEFORE their World Cup draw with Croatia as he hits back at reports of tension in camp ruining their tournament
01/01/23 09:37Roberto Martinez has revealed the Belgium squad were aware he was stepping down as manager ahead of the country's crucial World Cup group stage match against Croatia.Wout a shocker! Fans blast Leicester defender Faes after the Belgian scores TWO 'dreadful' own goals against Liverpool - as one jokes they back him to score a hat-trick in his own net
30/12/22 22:10The Leicester defender put two into his own net within eight first-half minutes as the Foxes lost 2-1 against Jurgen Klopp's side at Anfield on Friday night - and fans took to Twitter to mock the Belgian.Ex-Arsenal and Holland winger Marc Overmars is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke, confirm Royal Antwerp - but Belgian club say their director of football is 'doing well' after the health scare
30/12/22 18:23The former Arsenal winger is director of football at the top-tier side, and was admitted to hospital on Thursday night after suffering a minor stroke. Overmars, 49, is now 'doing well' in recovery.Roberto Martinez is 'in line for the vacant Club Brugge job with the Spaniard still highly thought of in Belgium' despite failing to reach the knockout stages of the Qatar World Cup less than a month ago
30/12/22 17:15Martinez has not coached a club side since leaving Everton to take over the Belgian team, but interest in the Spaniard would indicate that his stock has not taken quite the fall he might have expected.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.After a disastrous World Cup and flopping back on loan at Inter Milan - with the striker scoring just ONCE so far on Serie A return - what does the future hold for Chelsea's £98m record signing Romelu Lukaku?
22/12/22 18:00His unsuccessful experience in Qatar with Belgium perfectly captured all of Lukaku's limits - his seems exhausted and he no longer has the power or durability of two years ago.Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Pep Guardiola receives a HUGE boost after defensive stars Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Rodri returned to training ahead of Liverpool clash with Kevin de Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan also set to feature after group stage exits
20/12/22 19:59Pep Guardiola's side are due to take on rivals Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Thursday , and had been set to field a weaker team, but Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Rodri returned to training.REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.Walid Regragui says Morocco have proved they can go 'toe-to-toe' with the best after remarkable fourth-place finish at the World Cup... as he insists his team's success 'should inspire other African countries'
17/12/22 20:17The Moroccan coach Walid Regragui was full of praise for his players, whom he said 'gave everything' but just came up short against Croatia to finish fourth.Belgium post job advert stating they want a 'serial winner' with 'experience in managing top players' as they begin the search for Roberto Martinez's replacement following their disappointing World Cup campaign
13/12/22 18:52The Belgian Football Association have posted a job advert stating they are looking for new head coach who 'knows how to win' following the departure of Roberto Martinez.Joining up with the Arsenal training camp in Dubai, some time spent back home in Florida and the Maldives is a popular destination... where the World Cup stars are on holiday after their exploits in Qatar
13/12/22 17:43We have seen plenty of stars from Qatar jetting off around the globe in search of some sun and well-deserved recuperation ahead of returning to their domestic clubs in the near future.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Giroud shows no signs of slowing down, Rabiot has been a surprise package while Szczesny kept Poland afloat - but it's been a disaster for Lukaku, Dybala and Onana... The Serie A stars to dazzle and flop at the World Cup
09/12/22 20:03ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Below, Sportsmail runs the rule over the Serie A stars to dazzle on the biggest stage, and the flops who will have a point to prove when the league returns to action in late December.Real Madrid star Eden Hazard hilariously reveals he would love to be President Joe Biden after announcing retirement from international soccer... and admits his one regret is Belgium's World Cup semi-final defeat to France
08/12/22 04:03When asked by his younger sibling if he could trade places with anyone on earth, he quickly replied with a flabbergasting answer. He fanciful desire to momentarily be the leader of the free world.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Richarlison's emotional exchange with Ronaldo goes back to the 2002 World Cup and Eden Hazard calls time on his international career... PLUS, I'm A Celeb winner Jill Scott will join the ITV coverage for England vs France
07/12/22 23:15MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Portugal, Morocco, Netherlands, Argentina, France, England, Croatia and Brazil remain in Qatar as we move towards the business end of the tournament.BREAKING NEWS: Eden Hazard RETIRES from international football after Belgium's dismal group stage exit at the World Cup... as 'a page turns' for winger in bid to revive his ailing Real Madrid career
07/12/22 10:17The Real Madrid winger has called an end to his career with the Belgian national team after 14 years, with a dismal group stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar his final act for his country.'Best midfielder in the world, HANDS DOWN': Trent Alexander-Arnold heaps praise on Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne as the Liverpool defender claims he has 'never seen someone create like he does'
05/12/22 12:48The Belgian has been in scintillating form for his club this season and already provided nine assists from his opening 14 Premier League matches before the World Cup break.Inter Milan 'in talks to extend Romelu Lukaku's loan move for another season - with Chelsea NOT interested in their £97.5m flop returning' - just days after he missed FOUR huge chances as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup
03/12/22 11:51The Belgian striker joined the Blues from Inter for £97.5m in 2021 - the seventh-biggest transfer of all time - but endured a disappointing first season and was farmed out to the Italian giants in June.VAR is meddling far too much, the big guns are losing momentum, Cody Gakpo leads a new generation and Kylian Mbappe is peerless again... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the World Cup group stage
03/12/22 09:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: After two weeks of non-stop football that has culminated in some of the best drama we've seen at an early stage at the World Cup, the group stages have come to the end.Holland boss Louis Van Gaal has proved he can still cause mischief in his career, after hinting he'd be interested in the vacant Belgium role... as Dutch coach heaps praise on the Red Devils' 'marvelous' squad
02/12/22 22:31MATT BARLOW: Louis van Gaal had his eye on the Belgium job back in 2016, with the Dutchman freshly sacked by Manchester United and the Belgians looking for a reset.No let-up now! Gareth Southgate sends out complacency warning to England ahead of knockout clash with Senegal... as Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka are lined up as penalty takers if last-16 clash goes all the way
02/12/22 22:30SAMI MOKBEL: Ahead of Sunday's Senegal clash, it can be revealed that Southgate is ready to select Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka as penalty takers should a shootout be needed.IAN LADYMAN: Romelu Lukaku once again proves that he is NOT a big moment striker after the Chelsea flop threw away FOUR open goals against Croatia... the Belgian bombed at Man United at Chelsea and cannot deliver at the elite level
02/12/22 22:30IAN LADYMAN: Gary Lineker, Didier Drogba and Alan Shearer were analysing Romelu Lukaku's pitiful attempts to kick, head or chest a ball in from anywhere between 12 and three yards out.Belgium star Eden Hazard 'is considering international RETIREMENT' after World Cup group stage elimination... with out-of-favour winger also 'exploring options away from Real Madrid for next summer'
02/12/22 16:41The Red Devils failed to progress to the knockout rounds of the competition after finishing behind both Morocco and Croatia in Group F.'I've already thought about it... you'll have to convince my wife!': Louis van Gaal flirts with the Belgium job after Roberto Martinez's exit as he admits he is 'keeping his options open' ahead of USA last-16 tie
02/12/22 15:36Louis van Gaal has hinted at the possibility of switching Holland for Belgium after the World Cup - but joked he'd have to 'convince his wife' to move over the border.'Heartbroken' Romelu Lukaku CANCELS his holiday after missing THREE golden chances that sent Belgium crashing out of the World Cup and will return to Inter Milan training in just three days as he desperately tries to get fully-fit
02/12/22 11:30Lukaku was brought on at half time in the must-win match, but missed three huge chances after the break, with the goalless draw ensuring Belgium missed out on a place in the last-16.'We have to pay him a month of vacation in Split!': Romelu Lukaku is mocked by former Barcelona and Croatia star Ivan Rakitic, who jokes his country should gift striker a holiday for his misses which sent Belgium out of the World Cup
02/12/22 09:19Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic has joked that fans should be willing to pay for Romelu Lukaku to come on holiday to Split after his second-half horror show on Thursday.'It's sheer incompetence': There is no proof that VAR should have awarded Japan's controversial winner that ended up sending Germany home, Sportsmail's Mike Keegan tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
02/12/22 09:04WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL: It's been 12 hours yet there is still no proof that Japan's goal was right to be awarded - with Sportmail experts questioning how with so much technology in place.'Keep your thoughts to yourself!': Graeme Souness BLASTS Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne for claiming his team were 'too old' to win the World Cup... as pundit says his comments will have affected 'atmosphere' in camp before their early exit in Qatar
01/12/22 19:03Ahead of the tournament commencing, the Manchester City playmaker made bold claims his national side had 'no chance' of winning it because they are 'too old'.Romelu Lukaku will be the scapegoat after spurning golden chances and Kevin De Bruyne lacked his usual class... but Josko Gvardiol showed us exactly why he's in high demand - PLAYER RATINGS as Belgium crashed out the World Cup
01/12/22 18:34Roberto Martinez's team needed to win to advance to the last-16 but couldn't capitalise, with Romelu Lukaku guilty of missing three sitters in the second-half. Here's how the teams rated.'That was my last game... it was emotional': Roberto Martinez confirms he is RESIGNING as Belgium boss after World Cup elimination - and insists he has 'no regrets' over disappointing campaign in Qatar
01/12/22 18:05The Red Devils were knocked out of the competition in disappointing fashion after being held to a 0-0 draw with Croatia in their final Group F match.Romelu Lukaku PUNCHES the dugout and storms down the tunnel in tears after he missed three sitters as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup... with Didier Drogba and Alan Shearer sympathising with striker who was 'nowhere near ready' after injury
01/12/22 17:25An emotional Romelu Lukaku took out his frustration on the Belgian dugout after he missed three sitters as his country crashed out of the World Cup.'The end of the golden era': Social media SLAMS Belgium as they crash out at the group stage with fans blasting Roberto Martinez for 'wasting' their greatest generation of players
01/12/22 16:56Football fans on Twitter have been quick to share their scathing criticism of Roberto Martinez and his side after finishing third in a group that appeared favourable on paper prior to the tournament.'How has he missed that?!': Fans react to Romelu Lukaku's HAT-TRICK of missed chances against Croatia... as Belgium are eliminated from World Cup after forward failed to break the deadlock with gilt-edged chances
01/12/22 16:50The Inter Milan forward entered the fray at half-time - with the game goalless - with his side needing a win to stand a chance of progression into the World Cup round of 16.Chelsea almost instantly regretted letting Romelu Lukaku leave the club on loan to Inter Milan this summer, but the Serie A giants are 'shocked and alarmed' at the Belgian's sudden physical decline and might NOT renew his loan deal next season
01/12/22 13:59After re-signing for the club in summer 2021 for £97.5million - the seventh-most expensive transfer of all time - the Belgian striker endured a disappointing season, only scoring eight league goals.Eden Hazard is DROPPED for Belgium's crunch clash against Croatia, though Jan Vertonghen and Kevin De Bruyne both start as Roberto Martinez insists there is no rift in the squad... and Romelu Lukaku is on the bench again
01/12/22 13:49Roberto Martinez on Wednesday insisted there was no rift in his Belgium squad, and today opted Kevin de Bruyne and Jan Vertonghen in his starting XI to play Croatia, though leaving out Eden Hazard.Belgians crash OUT of the World Cup after 0-0 stalemate against Croatia as Romelu Lukaku misses THREE sitters after coming on at half-time... with rivals Morocco beating Canada 2-1 to top the group
01/12/22 10:56MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE AHMAD BIN ALI STADIUM: Kevin De Bruyne was right. Their time has passed. There was no conspiracy in the Belgian, or French, media.MATT BARLOW: The curious case of the bickering Belgians… tales of sabotage, lies and fake news involving Kevin De Bruyne and Co are worthy of Hercule Poirot himself
30/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Who is sulking and who doesn't care? What of the row? Who was to blame and how did it all come to leak out in the French press and sweep over the border into Belgium?Mateo Kovacic jokes Croatia's defenders can deal with Romelu Lukaku in their crunch Group F clash, providing 'they don't fight him'... as his boss Zlatko Dalic insists he won't be 'fooled' into thinking Belgium are a 'bad team'
30/11/22 17:00Croatia currently sit top of the group with four points, while Belgium need to win to have a chance of qualifying after their embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Morocco on Sunday.'It's FAKE NEWS': Angry Belgian boss Roberto Martinez hits back at reports of a bust-up in their squad at the World Cup... as he hints the French media had deliberately tried to cause problems in the Red Devils' camp in Qatar
30/11/22 14:08French newspaper L'Equipe reported that Kevin de Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen and captain Eden Hazard clashed in the dressing room after Belgium's shock defeat to Morocco on Sunday.World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.'Who leaked this? If it gets out, it's his last day in the national team': Thibaut Courtois issues a chilling warning to his Belgium team-mates amid reports of a dressing-room clash... but Eden Hazard denies there was a rift after Morocco defeat
29/11/22 14:41Thibaut Courtois has called out media 'lies' over a reported bust-up in the Belgium camp - and threatened to end the national career of the person who leaked the information.WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.It's make-or-break time for Croatia and Belgium with Group F reaches its conclusion with Morocco also in the mix... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
28/11/22 17:31With the two matches - Croatia vs Belgium and Morocco vs Canada - being played simultaneously on Thursday afternoon, we can expect plenty of twists and turns.Canada are already out but it's do or die for Morocco as they look to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time since 1986... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
28/11/22 17:00Canada's first World Cup tournament for 36 years ends vs. high-flying Morocco in the pair's final group match. While Canada can go no further, they will look to win their first World Cup match.PLAYER RATINGS: Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard produce DREADFUL displays in Belgium's disastrous 2-0 defeat by Morocco... but Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech shines as he leads the Atlas Lions to an historic win
27/11/22 16:44It was a thoroughly deserved victory for the Atlas Lions against an underwhelming Belgium side that looked every-inch the team that Kevin de Bruyne said had passed their best ahead of kick off.Jan Vertonghen fumes as Morocco shock CALAMITOUS Belgium... cynically claiming 'we probably attack badly because we're too old' in a jibe at Kevin De Bruyne knocking down their World Cup hopes
27/11/22 15:54Jan Vertonghen appeared to hit back at team-mate Kevin De Bruyne and hint at problems within the Belgian World Cup camp as the veteran defender dissected their shock 2-0 defeat by Morocco .WORLD CUP RECAP: Costa Rica beat Japan and Belgium take on Morocco before Croatia face Canada and Spain meet Germany later... and should both KANE and BELLINGHAM be dropped against Wales on Monday?
27/11/22 10:12Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar with four games from Groups E and F on Sunday.Belgium 0-2 Morocco: African side cause a HUGE upset as Zakaria Aboukhlal adds to Abdelhamid Sabiri's superb free-kick as Roberto Martinez's struggling team blow chance to seal a last-16 spot
27/11/22 09:23IAN LADYMAN - BELGIUM 0-2 MOROCCO: At times Man City's Kevin de Bruyne simply looked exasperated at the efforts of those around him and things must turn round fast.Belgium coach Roberto Martinez claims Romelu Lukaku is 'ahead of where he should be' in his recovery from a hamstring injury... but insists the forward is 'still not 100 per cent' and won't be fit to face Morocco
26/11/22 17:42Striker Romelu Lukaku is ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury but is unlikely to feature against Morocco in Belgium's second World Cup fixture on Sunday, coach Roberto Martinez confirmed.'I think our chance was 2018': Kevin De Bruyne writes off Belgium's World Cup hopes as the Man City talisman says their golden generation is 'ageing' and has 'lost some key players' after finishing third in Russia
26/11/22 13:08After his side crashed out in the semi-finals in 2018, De Bruyne wondered if Belgium's chance to capture the biggest prize in football has already passed them by.Morocco boss Walid Regragui calls on his four Belgian-born players to remain focused in their 'special' World Cup match against Roberto Martinez's team... as he warns his side that they risk making 'very expensive' mistakes if they get 'too emotional'
26/11/22 12:14Morocco have four Belgian-born players in their squad: midfielders Selim Amallah and Bilal El Khannouss, plus forward Ilia Chair and winger Anass Zaroury.Eden Hazard calls on referees at the World Cup to protect players like him and Neymar after the pair were the two most fouled players in the first round of matches... as he urges officials to hand out more yellow cards for fouls
26/11/22 10:08Belgium winger Hazard was the second-most fouled player at the tournament after the first round of matches, behind Brazil star Neymar who suffered an injury against Serbia.Kevin De Bruyne admits it's frustrating Belgium 'can't play in the same way as Manchester City' but concedes his reactions are 'not always good' after waving his arms and finger-wagging in his side's below-par display against Canada
25/11/22 14:09Roberto Martinez's side struggled for fluency against Canada, and De Bruyne insisted that Belgium would not be able to reproduce the aesthetic football regularly on show at City.Belgium and Morocco play their second Group F fixture at the World Cup on Sunday... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
24/11/22 19:00However, it was a far from convincing performance from Roberto Martinez's team, with Canada creating a whole host of chances and Alphonso Davies even missing a penalty.Canada hopes to put on a repeat performance of the Belgium game - but points will be needed vs Croatia in Group F... so what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
24/11/22 16:00Two teams that had disappointing results in their first group stage matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be looking for victories this Sunday, as Canada and Croatia go head-to-head in Group F.Achraf Hakimi is a doubt for Morocco's clash with Belgium on Sunday after suffering a thigh injury against Croatia... leaving boss Walid Regragui with a selection headache after Noussair Mazraoui was stretchered off
24/11/22 15:14The PSG right-back felt a niggle in the back of his thigh, but was able to see out the rest of the second half, but now faces a race to be fit enough with the clash with Belgium on Sunday fast approaching.'We're here to play football, not to give a political message': Belgium's Eden Hazard takes aim at Germany for covering their mouths in protest of FIFA's OneLove armband ban before shock defeat against Japan
24/11/22 11:21The Real Madrid forward claimed that the four-time World Cup winners might have made a better impact had they focused more on winning the game than making a statement in the game.
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