World Cup Group F: Belgium face final chance to shake off underachievers tag
Belgium head into the 2022 World Cup with a final opportunity for success from a golden generation.
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Netherlands 1-0 Belgium: Virgil van Dijk strike sees Louis van Gaal’s side top Group 4 and make Nations League Finals
The Netherlands have defeated Belgium 1-0 to win their Nations League group. Roberto Martinez’s side needed to win by three goals to earn a place in the semi-final at the expense of their opponents but they created few chances and the Netherlands looked comfortable throughout. Ad The game was played at a friendly-like pace in the opening 45 minutes but after the break things did improve as Belgium upped their intensity.
Netherlands showdown perfect World Cup preparation: Roberto Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says Sunday's do-or-die Nations League A clash with the Netherlands in Amsterdam is the perfect preparation for the World Cup in Qatar as his team chase victory by three clear goals to qualify for the semi-finals. Martinez will have to watch from the stands following a red card in Thursday's tense 2-1 win over Wales, a result that leaves his side still in with a chance of topping their pool. This will be the final match for Belgium before they travel to Qatar and Martinez wants the confidence boost of not only the right result, but a performance they can build on.
Netherlands showdown perfect World Cup preparation-Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says Sunday's do-or-die Nations League A clash with the Netherlands in Amsterdam is the perfect preparation for the World Cup in Qatar as his team chase victory by three clear goals to qualify for the semi-finals.
Kevin De Bruyne is asking Man City a Ballon d'Or question with no easy answer
"It's a message for all our fans, don't take for granted watching Kevin De Bruyne play," said Roberto Martinez on Thursday. "For me he's the most incredible playmaker in world football at this present time."
'Magical' De Bruyne leads Belgium to Nations League win over Wales - in pictures
Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne scored one goal and set up another as they profited from a strong first-half showing to beat Wales 2-1 in their Nations League A Group 4 clash at the King Baudouin Stadium on Thursday.
Netherlands trip the perfect preparation for World Cup, says Martinez
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez said their trip to face the Netherlands is the perfect preparation for the World Cup because of the intense rivalry between the teams.
Belgium 2-1 Wales: Moore goal not enough for Page's men in Nations League encounter
An improved second-half display was not enough for Wales who were beaten 2-1 by Belgium.