Belgium

Mount persistence pays off as England snatch unlikely Belgium victory
England survived on an early Belgium onslaught to emerge victorious in their UEFA Nations League group encounter.

Martinez refers to ‘ambitious project’ after penning new Belgium contract
Roberto Martinez says he is excited to continue with Belgium's "ambitious project" after signing a contract extension

Spain win propels England up FIFA rankings; new outright No.1
England's shock Nations League win in Spain has seen them jump to a five-year high in the latest FIFA rankings, topped by Belgium.

Thierry Henry in talks to take over reins at Ligue 1 club
Thierry Henry is reported to have begun preliminary talks with Ligue 1 side Bordeaux over their managerial role.

Lukaku makes shock admission over chances of retirement
Lukaku has hinted at an early retirement from international football which could mean he will miss the 2022 World Cup

Southgate makes admission about England following Belgium defeat
Southgate was pleased with his players, but felt the game was 'one too far', after losing 2-0 to Belgium.

Umtiti the hero as France beat Belgium to book World Cup final spot
Samuel Umtiti's second-half header was enough as France beat Belgium 1-0 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup final.

Is football coming home? Why England can end 52 years of World Cup hurt
Can England really end 52 years of World Cup hurt? We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the four teams left chasing glory in Russia.

Pundit singles out Man Utd striker for praise after Belgium win
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin thinks Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku was "unplayable" in Belgium's 2-1 victory over Brazil.

Belgium edge out Brazil to book semi-final spot against France
Belgium survived a late scare to overcome Brazil 2-1 and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals against France.

Belgium survive scare to come from two down to beat Japan in thriller
Belgium came from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 as Nacer Chadli scored a late winner in Rostov.

Januzaj seals top spot for Belgium, England face Colombia next
England finished second in World Cup Group G after a 1-0 defeat to Belgium, with Colombia now awaiting the Three Lions in the last 16.

Painful Iceland reminder for England as referee appointment is named
England will have a reminder of their painful loss to Iceland after the appointment of a no-nonsense referee in the match with Belgium.

Belgium boss Martinez drops Lukaku hint against England
Roberto Martinez has dropped a strong selection hint over Romelu Lukaku ahead of Belgium's final Group F clash against England on Thursday.

Lukaku opens up about difficult upbringing in fascinating interview
Romelu Lukaku has revealed his belief that he is “the strongest dude” because of his difficult upbringing in a fascinating interview

Belgium to make last-gasp Kompany call; Benteke snubbed
Belgium will leave it as late as possible to decide whether Man City skipper Vincent Kompany will be fit for the World Cup.

Man City star suffers World Cup injury scare; O’Shea’s Ireland farewell
Vincent Kompany is a doubt for the World Cup after suffering a groin problem in Belgium's goalless draw with Portugal in Brussels.

Courtois senior denies ‘slanderous’ claims from ex-Belgium boss
The father of Chelsea & Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois has hit out at ‘slanderous’ accusations that he leaked team line-ups to journalists.

Pochettino refuses to do World Cup favours for Tottenham star
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will not select Toby Alderweireld just to help him secure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad.

Hazard responds to claims he doesn’t like where Conte plays him
Eden Hazard has been quick to play down talk he is unhappy at Chelsea and insists he will play exactly where Antonio Conte asks him to.

Belgium boss hints Fellaini snub was done as favour to Man Utd
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has hinted that he left Marouane Fellaini out of Belgium's latest squad as courtesy to Manchester United.

Martinez hands Lukaku advice on handling Man Utd critics
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has handed Romelu Lukaku some timely advice as criticism grows of the striker's displays for Man Utd.

Ex-Belgium star dies after being struck by lightning while surfing
Former Belgian footballer Denis Dasoul has been killed in a freak accident after being struck by lightning as he learned how to surf.

Man Utd midfielder sidelined for crunch Liverpool clash
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini faces two weeks on the sidelines with the knee injury he suffered on international duty.

Lukaku hails Henry help as ‘the best thing that ever happened to him’
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has claimed that getting coached by Thierry Henry is the best thing that has happened to him.

Hazard suffers ankle fracture; could miss start of season
Chelsea are waiting to discover if Eden Hazard will be fit for the start of next season after he fractured his right ankle.

Hazard out of Belgium squad, but Martinez isn’t concerned
Chelsea star Eden Hazard will miss Belgium's international commitments due to a calf problem.

Eden Hazard reveals secret to Chelsea’s remarkable form
Eden Hazard believes Premier League leaders Chelsea already have some teams beaten before they even take to the pitch at Stamford Bridge.

Martinez hints De Bruyne could be benched by Belgium
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has suggested that Kevin De Bruyne may have to settle for a place on the bench on his return to the squad.

Viagra claims see Mpenza seek damages from ex-Plymouth boss
Emile Mpenza is to sue Paul Sturrock over allegations made in the former Plymouth boss' autobiography that the striker took Viagra.