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Radja Nainggolan scored in that memorable win over Barcelona

Nainggolan left out of Belgium squad for World Cup

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez has left Roma star Radja Nainggolan out of a World Cup squad packed with Premier League talent.

Soccer • 21 May 18

Russia will go to Japan for the Rugby World Cup

Russia into Rugby World Cup as Romania are punished

Ireland will face Mark McDermott's Russia in next year's Rugby World Cup after World Rugby announced that Romania had been found guilty of fielding ineligible players during the European qualifying tournament.

Rugby • 15 May 18

Spain players remonstrate with Romanian referee Vlad Iordachescu

Banned Spanish players 'on the verge of depression'

Five Spanish rugby players who were hit with heavy bans after confronting a referee following their heavily disputed defeat to Belgium are "on the verge of depression and cannot leave their homes", according to captain Jaime Nava.

Rugby • 19 Apr 18

Referee Vlad Iordachescu was at the centre of some very controversial decisions

Players send warning to World Rugby over 'integrity'

World Rugby must take more control over global tournaments or risk damaging the sport's integrity, the umbrella organisation that represents national player associations has warned.

Rugby • 16 Apr 18

Spanish players appeal to referee Vlad Iordachescu

World Rugby to look into controversial Spanish loss

World Rugby has contacted Rugby Europe after Spain complained bitterly about the refereeing during their defeat by Belgium on Sunday which meant they missed a chance to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

Rugby • 19 Mar 18

Grace O'Flanagan's heroics couldn't stop the Belgians

Clinical Belgium put Ireland to the sword in Spain

Ireland fell to their fourth consecutive defeat in their final Three Nations tournament game as they went down 3-1 to a clinical Belgium at at Club Hockey Alcalá in Spain.

Hockey • 02 Dec 17

At the time of the incident, Lukaku received a misdemeanour citation for "excessive noise"

Lukaku fined for Beverly Hills noise complaints

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has agreed to pay $450 for a July incident where police were called to the home where he was staying after the Belgian failed to heed repeated noise warnings.

Soccer • 21 Nov 17

Nolberto Solano is coaching the Peru team on the verge of a first World Cup finals since 1982

History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands

The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

Romelu Lukaku headed the winner for Belgium

Belgium secure World Cup spot and shock draw for France

Belgium qualified for next year's World Cup by beating Greece but France were pegged back by a humiliating goalless draw at home to Luxembourg.

Soccer • 03 Sep 17

Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher's Formula One pole position record

Lewis Hamilton makes pole and history in Belgium

Schumacher family congratulate Lewis Hamilton as he equals the German great's record of 68 career pole positions.

Motorsport • 26 Aug 17

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Eden Hazard out for three months with fractured ankle

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard is facing three months out after undergoing surgery on his right ankle on Monday.

Soccer • 05 Jun 17

Tom Mohan's youngsters just miss out on a pace in the Euro finals

U19s miss out on UEFA Finals despite win in Belgium

The Republic of Ireland U19 side were denied a place in the UEFA Championship finals on goal difference despite beating mini-tournament hosts Belgium 1-0 in their final group game.

Soccer • 28 Mar 17

Caoimhin Kelleher and Conor Masterson will hope to help Ireland to the UEFA U19 European Championships finals

Ireland U19s face qualifier showdown with Belgium

The Republic of Ireland Under 19s meet mini-tournament hosts Belgium in Freethiel, Beveren, on Tuesday night looking to seal their place in the UEFA U19 European Championships Finals.

Soccer • 27 Mar 17

Fellaini has featured in 30 United games in all competitions this season

Marouane Fellaini coy on lucrative Chinese move

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is in no rush to follow the money trail to China.

Soccer • 08 Mar 17

Paul Pogba scores the only goal of the game for France

Qualifying wins for France, Belgium and Portugal

Paul Pogba put his club struggles to one side as France picked up a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over the Netherlands in Amsterdam to maintain their unbeaten start in Group A.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Thierry Henry is joining Roberto Martinez at Belgium

Thierry Henry joins Belgian set-up

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has been named as an assistant to new Belgium coach Roberto Martinez.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Argentina players celebrate their victory

Argentina sweep past Belgians to claim gold

Argentina beat Belgium 4-2 to claim the Olympic title on Thursday and win their country's first Games medal in men's hockey, edging a close-fought match between two teams few expected to make the final.

Paris 2024 • 18 Aug 16

Megan Frazer was on the score sheet for Ireland

Ireland lose out in 4 Nations final to Belgium

Two goals from Marie Ronquetti was the undoing of Ireland’s winning streak in a very close 4 Nations final against Belgium.

Hockey • 05 Aug 16

Martinez is making his first foray into international management

Belgium appoint ex-Toffee Martinez as new manager

Former Everton boss Roberto Martinez has been appointed as Belgium's new manager.

Soccer • 03 Aug 16

Marc Wilmots has come in for strong criticism

Belgium facing €1m Wilmots stumbling block

Belgian football chief executive Gerard Linard has revealed the national federation may struggle to meet a payoff of at least €1m for boss Marc Wilmots.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jul 16

Michy Batshuayi: 'This is a fantastic opportunity for myself and my family.'

Chelsea snap up £33m Michy Batshuayi

Chelsea have signed Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille.

Soccer • 03 Jul 16

Robson-Kanu's brilliant goal put Wales on the road to the semi-finals

Robson-Kanu: Touch of class can drive Wales on

A combination of world class talent and solid defence will keep Wales' dream run at the European Championships going strong, according to Hal Robson-Kanu.

Euro 2016 • 01 Jul 16

Wales celebrate Ashley Williams' (R) equaliser

Wales stun Belgium to reach Euro 2016 semi-final

Rampant Wales defeated Belgium 3-1 to reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals with a victory that included a sensational strike by Hal Robson-Kanu and a goal for captain Ashley Williams.

Euro 2016 • 01 Jul 16

Belgium blow as Vertonghen to miss rest of Euros

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines after tearing ankle ligaments on the eve of Belgium's Euro 2016 quarter-final with Wales.

Euro 2016 • 30 Jun 16

Bale and Williams will be key figures for the Welsh against Belgium

Welsh captain in ‘good shape’ for Belgium battle

Wales captain Ashley Williams expects to be fully fit for tomorrow's Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium.

Euro 2016 • 30 Jun 16