SportsInfrastructure
Club Brugge Stadium Construction Delayed by Leasehold Talks
Club Brugge's new stadium faces another delay as the club awaits a leasehold agreement with Bruges city. Council approval expected no earlier than October.
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Belgian Football Faces Record Talent Exodus
The Jupiler Pro League is losing its best players at an unprecedented rate, with 142 goals and 98 assists departing Belgian football this summer.
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Sports
Saibari's Heroic Debut: Catches Collapsing Musiala at Bayern
Ismael Saibari's Bayern debut turned heroic when he caught collapsing teammate Jamal Musiala. His quick reaction earned worldwide praise.
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SportsBelgium
Football Costs Pricing Out Young Brussels Players
Rising club fees in Brussels are making football unaffordable for young players, raising concerns about grassroots football's future.
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Society
Football Becoming Unaffordable for Young Brussels Residents
Rising fees and equipment costs are making football inaccessible for young Brussels residents, raising concerns about social inequality in youth sports.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium Probes Play Sports Pricing After €15 Football Hike
Belgian Minister Beenders requests BIPT and Competition Authority investigation into Telenet's Play Sports pricing after a €15 football hike.
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Sports
Union Saint-Gilloise Wins Belgian Supercup on Penalties
Union Saint-Gilloise beat Club Brugge 5-4 on penalties to win the Belgian Supercup, with new signing Mofokeng scoring the decisive spot-kick.
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Sports
CSL Round 21: Tianjin Comeback, Taishan Beat Harbour
CSL Round 21: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger staged a stunning 3-2 comeback over Yunnan Yukun, while Shandong Taishan beat Shanghai Port 1-0 in Tang Tian's debut.
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SportsPolitics
Infantino Blasts World Cup Critics in Open Letter
Infantino hits back at World Cup critics in open letter, defending tournament amid visa and Balogun controversies.
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Sports
Courtois Backs Van Bommel as Belgium Coach, Keeps Door Open
Thibaut Courtois endorses Mark van Bommel as Belgium's new coach and leaves the door open to continue his international career with the Red Devils.
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SportsFootball
Mark van Bommel Set to Lead Belgium Into a New Era
Mark van Bommel is set to become Belgium's new head coach, succeeding Rudi Garcia after World Cup exit. The Dutchman signs through Euro 2028.
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Sports
Spain Wins World Cup for First Time in 16 Years
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first title since 2010. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal.
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Sports
Belgian Referees to Explain VAR Decisions in Stadiums
Belgian Pro League introduces VAR transparency: referees will explain decisions in stadiums starting 2026-27, following World Cup and Premier League.
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SportsLaw
Belgium Cracks Down on Football Hooligans with Tough New Law
Belgium passes sweeping reform of football law, doubling fines, creating a national ban database, and giving police new powers to tackle hooliganism.
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Sports
World Cup 2026: England and France Clash in Bronze Final
England face France in the World Cup third-place play-off as Didier Deschamps takes charge of his final match after 14 years at the helm.
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Sports
Argentina Stuns England 2-1 to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina scored twice in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final. Messi broke the all-time assists record to set up Spain final.
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Red Devils Return Home to Water Salute After World Cup Run
Belgium's Red Devils received a water salute from firefighters at Zaventem Airport as they returned home after their World Cup quarterfinal exit to Spain.
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SportsBelgium
Belgium's World Cup Run Sparks LED Screen Rental Frenzy
After the Red Devils' Round of 16 victory, Belgian bars and cafes scramble to secure LED screens for Friday's quarter-final against Spain.
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Sports
Red Devils Hold Players-Only Meeting Without Coach Garcia
Belgium's Red Devils held a players-only meeting without coach Rudi Garcia, leading to a new pre-match ritual and a decisive 5-1 World Cup victory.
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Sports
Red Devils Face Senegal in World Cup Round of 32 Showdown
Belgium's Red Devils face Senegal in the World Cup round of 32 on July 1 in Seattle. A look at the matchup, group stage performances, and stakes.
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Sports
Jeremy Doku Returns to Red Devils After Becoming a Father
Jeremy Doku returns to Belgium's World Cup squad after the birth of his son Praise, receiving a warm welcome from teammates ahead of a must-win match.
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Sports
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record, Argentina Advance
Lionel Messi became the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 to secure early knockout stage qualification.
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SportsInternational Sports
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advance
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the all-time World Cup top scorer with 18 goals, securing Argentina's place in the knockout stage.
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Sports
Messi Hat-Trick Ties World Cup Record in Argentina Victory
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick in his 200th Argentina appearance to tie Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record of 16 in a 3-0 win over Algeria.
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Sports
King Philippe Backs Red Devils Ahead of World Cup Opener
King Philippe offers royal support to the Red Devils ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Egypt, while PM De Wever's cat predicts victory.
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Sports
Belgium Are Underdogs With Unlimited Ambitions, Says Garcia
Rudi Garcia calls Belgium World Cup underdogs with unlimited ambitions as he names 26-man squad featuring Lukaku, De Bruyne and Courtois.
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Sports
Red Devils Announce World Cup 2026 Squad: Fernandez-Pardo In
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia names 26-player World Cup squad with Matías Fernández-Pardo as surprise inclusion, while Nathan De Cat and Mika Godts miss out.
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