Netherlands sealed their return to the World Cup as the Dutch along with France and Belgium topped their qualification groups with victories on Tuesday night to book their tickets for Qatar 2022, while Wales and Turkey head to the playoffs.
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Didier Deschamps hailed France’s “strength of character” after his side fought back from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in the Nations League semi-finals.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th and 101st international goal as Portugal beat Sweden 2-0 in the Uefa Nations League, while France beat Croatia 4-2, Belgium beat Iceland 5-1 and England were held to a 0-0 draw with Denmark.
Eden Hazard can win the Ballon d’Or at Real Madrid, according to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez.
Club Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has revealed that news of the side’s Jupiler Pro League win came out of the blue – and via a text message.
Percy Tau has added a European league winners medal to his collection with the Belgian Pro League season being officially cancelled after the General Assembly voted to accept finalising the league table with each club having played 29 games.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has revealed that Eden Hazard is on the mend after ankle surgery, although he refused to put a date on the Real Madrid star’s return to action.
England will take on Belgium, Denmark and Iceland in the UEFA Nations League as the draw for second edition of the tournament took place on Tuesday evening.
Romelu Lukaku’s move to Inter Milan has made him happier than ever, according to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez.