Belgium

Belgium Overview

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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.

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

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

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

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.