- 47m ago
Suspects in Brussels officer's killing also tied to Ixelles shooting, reports say
De Standaard reports that the men who shot Brussels police officer Nordine El Talbi in Jette also killed an Albanian man in Ixelles earlier on 12 October. Prosecutors have not confirmed the link, which the report says rests on camera footage.
- 6d ago
Van Bommel names Kongolo and Cuypers for first caps as De Winter declines Belgium call
Cuypers, 29, and Kongolo, 20, were named Friday in Tubize for Nations League matches in Turkey and against Italy. Koni De Winter, who has eight caps, did not make himself available.
- Oct 21
Six suspects held over Brussels police officer killing as prosecutors say roles remain unclear
Prosecutors say the investigation cannot yet establish each suspect's exact role, despite reports that a minor fired the fatal shot. Three suspects were arrested in Almería, Spain, and four others have not yet been handed over to Belgium.
- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel named Belgium head coach on two-year deal through Euro 2028
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose contract was not renewed after Belgium's World Cup quarter-final exit, and begins his role on 15 August.
- May 25
Toxic Industrial Fire in Tubize Releases Asbestos, Disrupts Belgian World Cup Camp
An industrial fire at a textile warehouse in Tubize, Belgium, released toxic asbestos-laden smoke on Monday, prompting shelter-in-place orders for six communes and forcing the Belgian national football team to scale back World Cup preparations.
