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Belgium: The good, the bad and the ugly

Belgium: The good, the bad and the ugly

Belgium kick off their 2018 World Cup campaign when they take on Central American opponents Panama in Group G and we explore all sides of one of the favourites for glory in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Southgate aware of Volgograd’s importance in World War II

Southgate aware of Volgograd’s importance in World War II

England head coach Gareth Southgate said on Sunday that his team was aware of the history of Volgograd and the importance of the battle that took place there during the Second World War. 18 Jun 2018
Belgium to show their best to win World Cup says Courtois

Belgium to show their best to win World Cup says Courtois

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Sunday that playing the best way they could would bring the team victory at the 2018 World Cup. 18 Jun 2018
Maaloul says Belgium are Group G frontrunners

Maaloul says Belgium are Group G frontrunners

Belgium are the frontrunner to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup group G, and not England, Tunisia head coach Nabil Maaloul said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Belgium respect Panama says Martinez

Belgium respect Panama says Martinez

Belgium have immense respect for Panama, who are dangerous opponents for any team in the World Cup, Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday. 18 Jun 2018
Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Gomez says Belgium are not World Cup favorites

Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez said on Sunday that although his team was facing World Cup favorites Belgium in their first Group G match, they had a chance to achieve some results. 17 Jun 2018
Belgium PM may attend World Cup, depending on how they go

Belgium PM may attend World Cup, depending on how they go

Belgium Prime Minister Charles Michel will not attend any group matches at the FIFA World Cup but may come to Russia if Belgium advance to the knockout stages. 16 Jun 2018
England's big opener against Belgium is a sell-out

England's big opener against Belgium is a sell-out

The FIFA World Cup encounter between England and Belgium in Kaliningrad will be played in front of a sell-out crowd on June 28, the Kaliningrad Region's governor Anton Alikhanov said Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Rashford to resume training after knee injury

Rashford to resume training after knee injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will resume training with England on Friday, after training individually for two days, British media reported Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Belgian Foreign Minister to Attend World Cup Match

Belgian Foreign Minister to Attend World Cup Match

Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders will attend the FIFA World Cup Belgium-Tunisia match, which will take place in Moscow on 23 June, the Belgian Foreign Ministry’s press service told Sputnik on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Belgium Players to Get Over $515,000 Each If Team Wins World Cup

Belgium Players to Get Over $515,000 Each If Team Wins World Cup

Each Belgium player will be paid more than $515,000 if the team wins the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, a source close to the Royal Belgian Football Association told Sputnik on Thursday. 15 Jun 2018
Witsel Says It's Good to Be Back to Russia

Witsel Says It's Good to Be Back to Russia

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, who played for Zenit St. Petersburg between 2012 and 2017, says it feels good to be back to Russia and play at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Belgian media reported Thursday.  15 Jun 2018
Trippier Says National Team Is More Than Just Kane

Trippier Says National Team Is More Than Just Kane

England defender Kieran Trippier said on Thursday that there was more to the national team than just their start forward Harry Kane. 15 Jun 2018
Over 3,000 Belgian Fans set to Attend the Group Stages

Over 3,000 Belgian Fans set to Attend the Group Stages

Over 3,000 Belgian fans are on their way to Russia to support their team in the group stages. 14 Jun 2018
Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Belgium out to 'enjoy' World Cup

Players of the Belgian national football team told Belgian media on Thursday that they were going to "enjoy" the World Cup. 14 Jun 2018
Dutch Prime Minister to Support Belgium During World Cup

Dutch Prime Minister to Support Belgium During World Cup

MOSCOW, June 13 (Sputnik) - Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte said on Wednesday, he would support Belgium at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. 14 Jun 2018