Belgium break golden shackles to preserve date with destiny
Belgium survived Japan’s sucker punch and reminded themselves of what they are capable of ahead of a showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.
Belgium players raring to go, says Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says all of his players are desperate to be on the pitch ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash with Japan in Rostov-on-Don.
Martinez happy to be ‘boring Belgium’
Roberto Martinez is enjoying Belgium’s ‘boring’ tag and insists Romelu Lukaku is not hell-bent on winning the Golden Boot at the World Cup.
Martinez: Spain could be stronger after Lopetegui sacking
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez believes Spain could come back stronger following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui.
We are 100 per cent ready for World Cup – Martinez
Roberto Martinez declared Belgium ‘ready for the World Cup’ after they wrapped up their preparations for Russia with a 4-1 victory over Costa Rica.
The time is now for Belgium, not two or four years’ time – Hazard
Eden Hazard thinks the club form of Belgium’s key players such as himself, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku means the time has come for Roberto Martinez’s men to match expectations.
Martinez backs England to shine at World Cup
Roberto Martinez has backed Gareth Southgate’s youthful England side to perform strongly at the World Cup in Russia.
Belgium include Kompany in World Cup squad
Belgium have announced their 23-man World Cup squad and have included Vincent Kompany despite the defender picking up an injury against Portugal on Saturday, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Lukaku likely to miss Bosnia trip
Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to be fit for Belgium’s away World Cup qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Roberto Martinez hopes he will return to play Cyprus next week.
There was nobody near Hazard – Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described his shock at Eden Hazard’s serious ankle injury, saying no-one was near the Chelsea star when he was hurt.