france vs belgium

De Bruyne Belgium future in doubt after 'unacceptable' France defeat

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne's future with the national side has been thrown into doubt after he slammed his teammates as "not good enough" after a 2-0 Nations League defeat to France.

Apology to beautiful football

France won the match, but not the hearts. The first semifinal between the two best sides of the World Cup failed to live up to its Battle Royale billing. It was a good match but could have been great had France not played negative football. There was no reason for France to play defensively.

Courtois blasts France victory as 'shame for football'

Belgium goalkeeper Courtois criticises Deschamps's side for a defensive style of play in the World Cup semi-final.

A cracker in the offing

If you discount World Cup pedigree, which has actually had little or no bearing in Russia 2018 so far, there is little to choose from between France and Belgium when the two European nations lock horns in the first semifinal at the Saint Petersburg Stadium today.

Sky is the limit for Mbappe

France's Kylian Mbappe is undoubtedly fast.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

De Bruyne Belgium future in doubt after 'unacceptable' France defeat

Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne's future with the national side has been thrown into doubt after he slammed his teammates as "not good enough" after a 2-0 Nations League defeat to France.

July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018

Apology to beautiful football

France won the match, but not the hearts. The first semifinal between the two best sides of the World Cup failed to live up to its Battle Royale billing. It was a good match but could have been great had France not played negative football. There was no reason for France to play defensively.

July 11, 2018
July 11, 2018

Courtois blasts France victory as 'shame for football'

Belgium goalkeeper Courtois criticises Deschamps's side for a defensive style of play in the World Cup semi-final.

July 10, 2018
July 10, 2018

A cracker in the offing

If you discount World Cup pedigree, which has actually had little or no bearing in Russia 2018 so far, there is little to choose from between France and Belgium when the two European nations lock horns in the first semifinal at the Saint Petersburg Stadium today.

July 6, 2018
July 6, 2018

Sky is the limit for Mbappe

France's Kylian Mbappe is undoubtedly fast.