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Courtois back and Belgium is looking to turn the page on ‘Courtoisgate’

The appointment of Rudi Garcia as the new coach this year paved the way for Courtois’ returnThe 32-year-old goalie was picked for the Nations League playoff doubleheader against UkraineBRUSSELS: Thibaut Courtois is back with Belgium after a 21-month absence and the Red Devils are hoping the Real Madrid goalkeeper’s return will herald the start of a new era for the national team after a lean spell.Courtois abruptly left the team in June 2023 ahead of a European Championship qualifier after falling out with Belgium’s then-coach, Domenico Tedesco. Their feud, which began over a captaincy dispute and was dubbed “Courtoisgate,” quickly escalated and damaged their relationship beyond repair.The appointment of Rudi Garcia as the new coach this year paved the way for Courtois’ return.

Courtois faces the music and hopes controversy over self-exile is over

BRUSSELS :Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said on Tuesday he had thrashed out the circumstances of his lengthy exile from the national side with teammates on his return and hoped the controversy over his almost two-year absence was now settled.

Courtois joins up with Belgium amid criticism of his return

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois joined up with his national team for the first time in 22 months on Monday, ending his self-imposed exile in a return which has met with criticism from former internationals.

Thibaut Courtois Returns From Exile, To Play For Belgium Again

Rudi Garcia announced Friday his 26-man squad for Belgium's Nations League play-off tie against Ukraine, which included Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for the first time since June 2023. In self-exile following a disagreement with then coach Domenico Tedesco after not being named captain for a match against Austria, Courtois will once again pull on Belgian colours. It is an inclusion that many expected after the 32-year-old stated his desire to return when Garcia was appointed as new head coach in January. The 61-year-old Frenchman said during his press conference Friday he had "decided to start afresh" as regards the star shot-stopper.

Courtois return to Belgium squad after lengthy absence

BRUSSELS : Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will make his return for Belgium in Nations League action later this month after being included on Friday in their 26-man squad to face Ukraine in the two-leg Nations League playoff.

Courtois Dipanggil Lagi ke Timnas Belgia, Kiper Ini Pilih Pensiun

Thibaut Courtois kembali masuk Timnas Belgia. Pemanggilan Courtois ini membuat Koen Casteels memilih pensiun dari skuad Setan Merah. Lo, kenapa?

Belgium keeper Casteels quits over impending return of Courtois

BRUSSELS : Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels has quit the national team in protest at the impending return to the squad of rival Thibaut Courtois.

Courtois Siap Comeback Membela Timnas Belgia

Thibaut Courtois siap kembali membela Timnas Belgia usaiusai Domenico Tedesco dipecat dari kursi pelatih. Ia sebelumnya sempat berseteru dengan Tedesco.

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Courtois back and Belgium is looking to turn the page on ‘Courtoisgate’

Courtois faces the music and hopes controversy over self-exile is over

Courtois joins up with Belgium amid criticism of his return

Thibaut Courtois Returns From Exile, To Play For Belgium Again

Courtois return to Belgium squad after lengthy absence

Courtois Dipanggil Lagi ke Timnas Belgia, Kiper Ini Pilih Pensiun

Belgium keeper Casteels quits over impending return of Courtois

Courtois Siap Comeback Membela Timnas Belgia