Belgium coach seeks to temper Lukaku fever
BRUSSELS, June 5 : Belgium coach Rudi Garcia is looking to temper any expectations about a possible return to form for Romelu Lukaku, who netted a 90th goal for his country this week.
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Netherlands' loss to Algeria a pre-World Cup wake-up call, says Koeman
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, June 4 : The Netherlands' 1-0 home defeat by Algeria in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday was a wake-up call before they head to the U.S. for next week’s tournament start, coach Ronald Koeman said.
DR Congo held to goalless draw in World Cup warm-up against Denmark
LIEGE, Belgium, June 3 : The Democratic Republic of Congo warmed up for their first World Cup appearance in more than half a century with a 0-0 draw against Denmark on Wednesday.
Algeria score late to upset Dutch with surprise away win
ROTTERDAM, June 3 : Winger Anis Hadj Moussa scored on his home ground to give Algeria a surprise 1-0 away win over the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday.
Wales equalise late to draw with World Cup-bound Ghana
CARDIFF, June 2 : World Cup-bound Ghana conceded a last-gasp equaliser to hosts Wales to draw 1-1 in their friendly international on Tuesday and extended their winless run to six matches.
Lukaku returns in style with 90th goal for Belgium
RIJEKA, Croatia, June 2 : Romelu Lukaku marked his return to the Belgium side with a record-extending 90th international goal as they beat Croatia 2-0 away in their World Cup warm-up friendly on Tuesday.
Koeman reluctant to predict Dutch fate but feels confident
June 2 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is reluctant to make any bold prediction about his side’s chances at the World Cup, but on Tuesday expressed confidence as they prepared for a warm-up international against Algeria.
Ajax turn to Spanish coach Michel after disappointing season
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