Kylian Mbappe? Kevin De Bruyne? Cristiano Ronaldo? Well, none of them, actually. This wasn’t a tournament where the biggest names shone — in fact the two best collectives, Italy and England, went all the way. But they were still led by a number of outstanding individual performances, from Raheem Sterling terrifying opposition defences to Leonardo … Read more
Roberto Martinez confirms he is NOT quitting as Belgium manager in wake of their Euro 2020 disappointment and says none of his ageing stars will consider international retirement after yet another tournament failure By Max Winters For Mailonline Published: 15:10 BST, 8 July 2021 | Updated: 15:10 BST, 8 July 2021 Roberto Martinez has confirmed … Read more
Kevin De Bruyne reveals he played ‘with torn ankle ligaments’ in Belgium’s Euro 2020 defeat by Italy, admitting it was ‘a miracle but I felt a responsibility’ to be fit for quarter-final loss in Munich By Dan Ripley for MailOnline Published: 00:44 BST, 3 July 2021 | Updated: 00:56 BST, 3 July 2021 Kevin De … Read more
Roberto Martinez hints Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard could play for Belgium in Friday’s Euro 2020 quarter-final with Italy despite not returning to training after picking up injuries against Portugal By Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail Published: 22:30 BST, 1 July 2021 | Updated: 22:57 BST, 1 July 2021 Roberto Martinez has refused … Read more
Belgium left sweating over the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard for Euro 2020 quarter-final clash with Italy after both men were forced off injured in bruising win over Portugal Kevin De Bruyne was forced off with an ankle injury after being fouled Eden Hazard was substituted near the end as he clutched … Read more
Kevin de Bruyne reveals he may not fully recover from fractured nose and eye socket for up to SIX MONTHS as Man City star likens injury to ‘visit to the dentist’ after starring role in Belgium’s win over Denmark Kevin de Bruyne says he may not fully recover from his injury for six months The … Read more
A distinct sense of now or never hangs over Belgium’s Euro 2020 campaign. With Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku in the form of their lives, with the Roberto Martinez masterplan now entering its third tournament and with their much-lauded Golden Generation nudging 30, it simply has to happen this time. Logic suggests that a … Read more
Kevin De Bruyne named PFA Player of the Year as Manchester City star is recognised for outstanding campaign with Premier League champions and wins the top prize for a second time Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne has been named PFA Player of the Year The 29-year-old played a crucial role in City storming to … Read more
Kevin De Bruyne will NOT require surgery on double face fracture suffered in Champions League final… but Belgium boss Roberto Martinez is still sweating on Man City star’s availability for Euro 2020 By Kishan Vaghela For Mailonline Published: 00:57 BST, 1 June 2021 | Updated: 00:57 BST, 1 June 2021 Kevin De Bruyne will not … Read more
Roberto Martinez blasts Antonio Rudiger as ‘reckless’ and insists he should’ve been SENT OFF for collision with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne during Champions League final – as Belgium boss waits for injury update on talisman before Euro 2020 Kevin De Bruyne came off injured in Saturday’s Champions League final The Manchester City man … Read more