Football: Centurion Lukaku sets Belgium on their way to convincing win over Czechs
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) – Romelu Lukaku marked his 100th cap with an early goal to set Belgium on their way to an impressive 3-0 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup qualifier in Brussels on Sunday (Sept 5). It was Lukaku’s 67th goal for his country and came after eight minutes, followed by a... » read more
Football: Lukaku double as Belgium recover from shock start to outclass Estonia in World Cup qualifiers
TALLINN (REUTERS) – Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium overcame an early scare to crush Estonia 5-2 away on Thursday (Sept 2) and solidify their position at the top of World Cup qualifying Group E. Lukaku’s extended his scoring record to 66 goals in his 99th appearance for his country after Belgium were shocked when... » read more
Football: Italy book Euro semi-final spot with 2-1 win over Belgium
MUNICH, GERMANY (REUTERS) – Italy set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Spain after first half goals from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne led the Azzurri to a 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday (July 2) in an entertaining encounter in which both sides created a number of chances. Italy – who will face... » read more
Football: ‘It’s not Belgium v Ronaldo’ says Vertonghen ahead of Portugal showdown
SEVILLE, SPAIN (AFP) – Jan Vertonghen said that Belgium’s focus wouldn’t just be on Cristiano Ronaldo as the Red Devils prepare to take on Portugal in a Euro 2020 last-16 showdown between two of the tournament favourites. Ronaldo tops the scoring charts at the Euro with five goals in three group stage matches but Benfica... » read more
Football: De Bruyne leads Belgium to a 2-1 Euro comeback win over Denmark
COPENHAGEN (REUTERS) – Kevin de Bruyne came off the bench to inspire Belgium to a 2-1 comeback win over Denmark on Thursday (June 17) and a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stages on an emotional afternoon of tributes to Christian Eriksen. Denmark got off to a dream start when Yussuf Poulsen put them ahead... » read more
Football: Spirited Greece hold top-ranked Belgium to a 1-1 draw
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) – A spirited Greece fought back to hold top ranked Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their friendly international in Brussels on Thursday (June 3) as Georgios Tzavellas’ second half goal cancelled out an early strike for the hosts from Thorgan Hazard. Belgium were missing several regulars like Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne... » read more