# Belgium

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# brabant killers

Belgian police release new photo in bid to solve 1980s 'Brabant Killers' case

The assailants killed 28 shoppers and wounded hundreds more in attacks on supermarket car parks.

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Jun 16th 2020, 10:37 PM

# Belgium

Belgium reopens cold case over possible link to Madeleine McCann suspect

Carola Titze (16) was found dead in July 1996 in the resort town of De Haan on the Belgian coast.

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Jun 11th 2020, 1:16 PM

# leopold II

‘The time for plaques is over’: Leopold II statue removed in Belgium

The Belgian king’s colonial rule is estimated to have cost the lives of millions of Congolese.

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Jun 9th 2020, 7:30 PM

# setting a new standard

Fellaini lends €3 million to struggling former club - report

The Belgian international is reported to be following the example set by Axel Witsel in helping Standard Liege keep afloat.

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Apr 30th 2020, 5:00 PM

# carnival of Aalst

'Racist and anti-Semitic' Belgian festival removed from UNESCO's heritage list

A float caricaturing Orthodox Jews with hooked noses and sitting on gold bags outraged Belgium’s 40,000-strong Jewish community.

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Dec 13th 2019, 10:00 PM

# migrant crisis

Twelve men found alive and 'in good health' in refrigerated truck in Belgium

The driver called police when he suspected that there were people in his container.

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Oct 30th 2019, 4:33 PM

# Ibrahimovic

‘I’ll give you £50 for every decent first touch you make': Zlatan reveals Lukaku snubbed bet

The Swede jokingly slated his former Man United team-mate for having a heavy first touch.

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Oct 19th 2019, 3:45 PM

# Belgium

Fugitive ex-Catalan leader hands himself in to authorities after new warrant issued

Carles Puigdemont’s office said he rejects the warrant and opposes any attempt to send him back to Spain.

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Oct 18th 2019, 11:59 AM

# No Problem

Concerns about Eden Hazard being overweight dismissed by Belgium boss Martinez

Roberto Martinez says the Real Madrid star’s weight is not an issue.

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Oct 9th 2019, 8:16 PM

# issue

'He suffers with De Gea syndrome' - Belgium coach on Courtois

The Blancos ‘keeper was taken off at half-time in a 2-2 draw with Club Brugge on Tuesday, but Erwin Lemmens expects him to bounce back.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 1:47 PM

# Sam the man

Special win for Irish champion Bennett as he lands ninth of the season in Belgium

The Carrick-On-Suir rider is enjoying a brilliant run.

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Aug 12th 2019, 8:04 PM

# vestiville

Cancelled Belgium music festival drawing comparisons to disastrous Fyre Festival

A fraud investigation has been launched into the festival.

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Jun 30th 2019, 4:29 PM

# new arrival

Craig Bellamy follows Kompany to Anderlecht with three-year coaching deal

The former Wales striker has been announced as Anderlecht’s new U21 manager.

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Jun 20th 2019, 3:29 PM

# Struggles

Belgium boss Martinez urges Lukaku to leave Man United

The Belgium boss feels the striker needs to find a move club in order to re-discover his best form.

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Jun 18th 2019, 7:47 AM

# Up In The Air

'I know what I'll do but won't say' - Lukaku expecting 'busy summer' as he casts doubt over United future

The Red Devils striker did little to dismiss rumours of a potential Old Trafford exit after Belgium’s latest Euro 2020 qualifier.

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Jun 12th 2019, 8:58 AM

# Reunited

Hazard will make the difference at Real Madrid - Courtois

The Real Madrid goalkeeper is expecting big things from his former Chelsea team-mate in Spain.

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Jun 9th 2019, 11:38 AM

# not having it

'I wouldn’t want to be like her': Persoon to appeal narrow loss to Taylor

The Belgian policewoman was defeated by Taylor in a tight contest at Madison Square Garden.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 2:55 PM

# ep2019

Highest turnout in 20 years across EU as populist right and Greens make gains on establishment parties

Turnout was up to around 51% across the continent.

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May 27th 2019, 7:24 AM

# Red DEvils

Kompany included in Belgium squad despite taking up player-manager role with Anderlecht

The departing Manchester City captain features in the international squad for the first time since November 2018.

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May 21st 2019, 3:28 PM

# DNA test

Belgium's former king ordered to pay €5,000-a-day for failing to take paternity test

Albert II has always refused to acknowledge he may be the father of artist Delphine Boel.

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May 16th 2019, 10:30 PM

# outspoken

'Why should a young player suffer because of an opponent cheating and an official being misled?'

Colin O’Brien is standing firm on his comments following Monday’s controversial red card against the Czech Republic.

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May 8th 2019, 5:41 PM

# Roundup

Netherlands hit five past England to reach quarter-finals while Belgium see off Greece

It was a busy day of action in the Uefa U17 European Championships across the country.

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May 6th 2019, 10:30 PM

# On Home Turf

Ireland to play two of their three U17 European Championships group stage games in Dublin

Colin O’Brien’s charges face Greece, Czech Republic and Belgium in next month’s tournament.

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Apr 11th 2019, 6:21 PM

# peanuts

'£100m is too cheap in this market' - Sarri wants value for Hazard as Madrid move looms

The Belgian lit up Stamford Bridge last night scoring both goals in Chelsea’s win over West Ham.

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Apr 9th 2019, 11:30 AM

# blooper

Thibaut Courtois gifts goal to Russia with howler of an error for Belgium

Thankfully for the Belgians, the Real Madrid goalkeeper’s mistake didn’t prove costly in the end.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 11:39 AM

# armando

Bird known as 'the Messi of pigeons' sells for record €1.25m

Armando had been expected to break the previous record of €376,000, but not by such a margin.

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Mar 19th 2019, 3:35 PM

# End of the road

Fellaini calls time on international career to 'allow next generation continue success'

After 87 caps and 18 goals, the former Man United midfielder has called time on his Belgium career.

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Mar 8th 2019, 9:18 AM

# Skeyes

No flights to or from Belgium due to strike; some Dublin flights cancelled

At least eight flights between Dublin and Belgium have been cancelled today as a result of the strike action.

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Feb 13th 2019, 8:15 AM

# Support

Roberto Martinez baffled by Romelu Lukaku criticism

The Belgium boss thinks there is a lack of understanding about his main striker and the way he plays for Manchester United.

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Dec 23rd 2018, 10:33 PM

# Belgium

Police officer stabbed in Brussels knife attack

Fellow police officers retaliated by firing shots at the attacker who was subdued.

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Nov 20th 2018, 9:16 AM

# Top Picks

'I do not deserve the Ballon d'Or. I think there are players who have been better than me'

The Chelsea and Belgium star believes Kylian Mbappe deserves to win the award.

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Nov 17th 2018, 4:01 PM

# Belgium

Vatican stalls on Belgium bishops' suggestion to allow young married men to become priests

The suggestion of easing the rules on celibacy was raised by the Auxiliary Bishop of Brussels.

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Oct 26th 2018, 3:51 PM

# Friendly

Dutch midfielder scores first international goal to end Belgium's winning run

Arnaut Groeneveld’s goal ensured the friendly between Belgium and the Netherlands ended in a draw.

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Oct 16th 2018, 10:29 PM

# setting an example

'He has sacrificed himself' - Fellaini embodies the spirit that Man United need, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said he is pleased with the progress being made by the Belgian midfielder this season.

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Oct 2nd 2018, 3:33 PM

# amsterdam to london

Irish nationals among 21 people injured in Belgium bus crash

The bus was travelling from Amsterdam to London.

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Jul 25th 2018, 12:18 PM

# Strike

600 Ryanair flights cancelled due to cabin crew strikes in Spain, Portugal and Belgium

The airline has said that 100,000 passengers will be affected by the cancelled flights on 25 and 26 July.

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Jul 18th 2018, 7:10 PM

# boots and bibs

Thierry Henry walks away from Sky punditry job to chase 'long term ambition' of being a manager

Roberto Martinez’ assistant in this World Cup wants a chance in the hot seat.

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Jul 16th 2018, 5:18 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Belgium vs England, World Cup third place play-off

We went minute-by-minute as Belgium and England battled in Saint Petersburg vying for bronze.

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Jul 14th 2018, 2:01 PM

# Media

'I don't understand why you should criticise the people of your own country'

Kevin De Bruyne wants the media to give Raheem Sterling ‘the love he deserves’ following his World Cup performances.

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Jul 13th 2018, 8:05 AM

# Red DEvils

Martinez hails 'magnificent' Belgium effort despite World Cup semi-final exit

Despite a header from Samuel Umtiti sending France into the final, the Red Devils boss was happy with his team’s performance

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Jul 10th 2018, 10:32 PM