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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.

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

Bale scored the winning goal against Belgium in qualifying

Bale: Wales have psychological edge over Belgium

Gareth Bale feels Wales could have a psychological advantage over Euro 2016 quarter-final opponents Belgium after beating them in qualifying.

Soccer • 01 Jul 16

Bale is proud to still be flying the Wales flag

Bale: Quarter-final is Welsh 'time to shine'

Gareth Bale has branded Wales' Euro 2016 quarter-final clash with Belgium as the country's biggest game in more than 50 years.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Chris Coleman: 'It's not getting out of the group stages for them, but getting to a semi-final or final'

Wales boss Coleman: Pressure all on Belgium

Wales manager Chris Coleman believes all the pressure is on Belgium in their Euro 2016 quarter-final clash.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

Eden Hazard lit up the stage against Hungary

Hazard leads Belgium to Euro quarter-finals

Captain Eden Hazard inspired Belgium to a resounding 4-0 victory over Hungary at Euro 2016, setting up a quarter-final clash with Wales.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Toby Alderweireld vies for the ball against Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's international career ended in a damp squib when Sweden lost 1-0 to Belgium in their final Euro 2016 Group E match and failed to reach the last 16.

Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16

UEFA were not impressed that this fan got so close to Cristiano Ronaldo

UEFA charges for Hungary, Belgium and Portugal

Hungary, Belgium and Portugal are the latest countries to face UEFA disciplinary procedures as a result of their fans' behaviour at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16

Long was angry Ireland were not awarded a penalty

Long: 'Penalty' pictures speak for themselves

Shane Long left Bordeaux fuming after being denied a penalty which might have changed the course of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign.

Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16

Ireland will have to beat Italy to stand any chance of qualification

Column: Italian approach required for Azzurri test

Ireland's best chance of getting a positive result against Italy could by adopting the 'professional approach' perfected by the Azzurri

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Stephen Ward believes Ireland can overcome Italy on Wednesday

Stephen Ward insists Ireland can shock Italy

Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Ward has not given up hope of making the last 16 of Euro 2016, despite suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to Belgium.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Marc Wilmots: 'We have got some great players and sometimes the criticism is just manipulation.'

Wilmots rounds on critics after Ireland stroll

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has rounded on his critics after seeing his team blast their way into Euro 2016 form with a resounding victory over the Republic of Ireland.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Jeff Hendrick: 'We have got to be better at keeping the ball.'

Hendrick turns focus to 'do-or-die' Italy showdown

The game against Belgium was barely over and already Jeff Hendrick was switching his attention to what he described as the "do-or-die" final Group E game against Italy.

Euro 2016 • 19 Jun 16

Brady says Ireland will fight on against Italy next week

Robbie Brady laments ‘naïve’ Ireland

On a chastening afternoon for Ireland, Robbie Brady admitted Belgium picked the Boys in Green off far too easily as Irish hopes at Euro 2016 hang perilously in the balance.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

O'Neill admitted Belgium's goals were poor from an Irish point of view

O'Neill disappointed in Ireland's defensive lapses

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill suggested his side contributed to their own downfall as defensive mistakes and a lack of control in possession led to a 3-0 defeat by Belgium at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

A dejected Ciarán Clark and Robbie Brady

Ratings: Irish stars fail to shine in Bordeaux

Player ratings for the Republic Ireland's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Belgium at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

James McClean cuts a frustrated figure during the loss to Belgium

Dunphy: Ireland didn't give it their best shot

Eamon Dunphy lamented a "sadness" that the Republic of Ireland hadn't "given it their best shot" against Belgium - but insisted victory against Italy and progression to the last 16 is still within reach.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Belgium

Thierry Henry joins Belgian set-up

Argentina sweep past Belgians to claim gold

Ireland lose out in 4 Nations final to Belgium

Belgium appoint ex-Toffee Martinez as new manager

Belgium facing €1m Wilmots stumbling block

Chelsea snap up £33m Michy Batshuayi

Robson-Kanu: Touch of class can drive Wales on

Wales stun Belgium to reach Euro 2016 semi-final

Belgium blow as Vertonghen to miss rest of Euros

Welsh captain in ‘good shape’ for Belgium battle

Bale: Wales have psychological edge over Belgium

Bale: Quarter-final is Welsh 'time to shine'

Wales boss Coleman: Pressure all on Belgium

Hazard leads Belgium to Euro quarter-finals

Zlatan and Sweden bow out as Belgium top group

UEFA charges for Hungary, Belgium and Portugal

Long: 'Penalty' pictures speak for themselves

Column: Italian approach required for Azzurri test

Stephen Ward insists Ireland can shock Italy

Wilmots rounds on critics after Ireland stroll

Hendrick turns focus to 'do-or-die' Italy showdown

Robbie Brady laments ‘naïve’ Ireland

O'Neill disappointed in Ireland's defensive lapses

Ratings: Irish stars fail to shine in Bordeaux

Dunphy: Ireland didn't give it their best shot

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