Belgium and Iran battled to a goalless draw in a closely contested FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G encounter, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to find a breakthrough. The result leaves qualification from the group finely balanced as both sides remain firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stage. Iran looked […]
Thibaut Courtois
Courtois not a guaranteed first-choice, warns Real Madrid coach
Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui said that new-signing Thibaut Courtois will not be the automatic starter and that the Belgian will have to fight for his spot in the line-up. Madrid keeper Keylor Navas, who has been the club’s first choice for 3 seasons now after departure of Iker Casillas, is expected to get the nod […]
Courtois’ move to Real Madrid ‘hurt’ ex-teammate
Former Atletico Madrid captain and former teammate of Thibaut Courtois, Gabi Hernandez, on Tuesday said that he has been ‘hurt’ by the former Atletico shotstopper’s decision to join arch-rivals Real Madrid. Gabi, who now plays for Al Sadd, said: “It hurts. He has played with you, won trophies, it’s a strange one. That’s it, more than […]