Kevin De Bruyne, the Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain, recently expressed his concerns over the impact of a crammed football calendar on players’ health and performance. De Bruyne highlighted the issue of added fixtures in both club and international competitions, pointing out that the schedule is getting increasingly demanding for players. FIFPRO’s European member
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At 41 years old, Ronaldo has shown no signs of slowing down despite his age. Although he may not move as freely as he once did, his determination and leadership qualities still make him a vital part of the Portugal team. With a record-breaking international career coming to an end, will Ronaldo decide to continue
The disappointment of Belgium’s star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was palpable after his side’s recent 1-0 defeat to France in the Euro 2024 round of 16. The feeling that this “golden generation” of Belgium players had once again fallen short of expectations lingered in the air. Despite their close call in the semifinals of the
As Euro 2024 enters its rest days, teams are taking different approaches to preparing for the knockout phase. France coach Didier Deschamps has chosen a relaxed approach, allowing his squad much-needed family time before their upcoming clash with Belgium. On the other hand, England and Germany are keeping their players focused with minimal time off.
Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign has been characterized by moments of dominance and missed opportunities in front of goal. While securing a crucial 2-0 victory over Romania, manager Domenico Tedesco has expressed the need for his team to be more clinical in their finishing. In the match against Romania, Belgium had a total of 20 shots
Carlo Ancelotti has made the decision to start Thibaut Courtois in goal for Real Madrid in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. This choice has been confirmed by Ancelotti himself, highlighting the significance of the match and the pressure that comes with playing for the biggest club prize in football. Describing the game
Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has expressed his readiness to start in the upcoming Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. Despite facing two serious knee injuries and being sidelined for a significant part of the season, Courtois has maintained exceptional form since his return to action on May 4 against Cádiz. He has managed
The exclusion of Thibaut Courtois from the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 has raised many eyebrows, especially considering he is poised to play in the Champions League final. Last June, Courtois made headlines when he walked out on the Belgium squad after not being named captain following Eden Hazard’s retirement. This decision led to a
Chelsea Football Club is set to receive a bonus of approximately £5 million as part of Eden Hazard’s transfer to Real Madrid. Despite Hazard’s retirement from football in October of last year, the Premier League club will benefit financially from the agreement made in the player’s contract. Eden Hazard’s £130 million transfer from Chelsea to
Carlo Ancelotti has taken a cautious approach when it comes to the return of Thibaut Courtois, refusing to speculate on the goalkeeper’s potential participation in a Champions League final. Despite confirming that Courtois will start for Real Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday against Cádiz, Ancelotti remains focused on the immediate future without looking too far