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After missing out on securing the World Cup in 2018, Belgium will look to make it to the top of European football glory at Euro 2020

Road to Euro 2020: Belgium Team Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

June 5, 2021 Akhil Fisher Belgium, Euro 2020, Serie A, The Scouting App

This is Belgium’s golden generation. After missing out on securing the FIFA World Cup in 2018, falling at the hands of eventual winners France, The Red-and-Blacks will look to make it to the top of European football glory.

England and France Stars Await Test Results, KDB and Verratti Updates

June 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, England, Euro 2020, France, Italy, The Azzurri

Two high-profile players got hurt in yesterday’s friendlies. England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold’s bowed out with a suspected thigh injury, while French defender Lucas Hernandez subbed off after a blow to the knee. Their availability for the Euro hinges on the response of the upcoming exams. Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne and Italy’s Marco Verratti are also in doubt for the opening matches due to pre-existing problems.

Eden Hazard Expects to Be Ready for Euro after Injury-Riddled Season

June 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, Euro 2020, Manchester City, Real Madrid

Eden Hazard believes he will recover by the start of Euro 2020. The Real Madrid star missed the final part of the season with a thigh problem. He played just 21 matches in the 2020/21 campaign because of multiple injuries. He also voiced his support for Kevin De Bruyne and commented on the return of Thierry Henry as an assistant while speaking in a presser from the Belgian camp.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1980, The Belgium Challenge

May 11, 2021 Din Havolli Belgium, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, History of The Euro Cup, West Germany

UEFA Euro 1980 would see an introduction to a new-look tournament featuring eight teams. Italy did not make it past the group stage but cemented the base of a side that would go on to become World Cup champions two years later. Belgium's golden generation proved to be the tournament surprise despite losing to mighty West Germany in the Final.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1972, Dream Debut for West Germany

May 4, 2021 Din Havolli Belgium, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Germany, Hungary, USSR, West Germany

Belgium seemed to be a fitting neutral host nation in the climate of Cold War relations and it was perhaps for that reason that it was chosen to host the European Championship in 1972. The tournament retained the four-team format that had by now become familiar and there was no doubt as to which team went into it as favorites: Gerd Muller's debuting West Germany.

Nations League Round 3 Recap: A Ronaldo – Mbappé Stalemate

October 13, 2020 Awais Khan Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Europa! Europa!, FIGC, France, Germany, Iceland, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Azzurri

If you were expecting drama, you should have missed the Round 3 of the UEFA Nations League fixtures this weekend. The status quo remained the same with plenty of tied games across the board. This is not to say there weren't any interesting movements in the different groups’ points table, but surely fans were expecting more from games like France - Portugal.

Mount Goal Leaves Martinez Ruing as England Claim Win Over Belgium

October 11, 2020 Luke Phelps Belgium, England, Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Nations League

England came from behind to beat Belgium 2-1 in their third game of this year's Nations League tournament, topping their group with seven points. Gareth Southgate named a strong side to face the Belgians tonight, headed by the in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Marcus Rashford. But it was former Everton manager Roberto Martinez whose Belgium side took an early lead.

Portugal thrashed Croatia in their first game of the Nations League A - Here's our full recap of the round

Nations League A Round Recap: Portugal Off To a Stunning Start

September 6, 2020 Awais Khan Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

After a gap of an eternity, international fixtures returned with the resumption of the UEFA Nations League, so here is our full recap of the First Round in the Division A of the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence was the main talking point for the Portuguese team, but his side still did light work of the Croatians who were missing Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric.

Italy U-21 Win vs Belgium May Not Be Enough For Semis

June 23, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Belgium, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri, Under 21 European Championship, Under 21 European Championship 2019

The Azzurrini did their job, but their fate doesn’t depend on them anymore. Luigi Di Biagio’s Under-21 selection defeated 3-1 an already-eliminated Belgian side on Saturday, but Spain’s simultaneous 5-0 routing of Poland qualified the young Furias Rojas as first from Group A of the U-21 European Championship. Chances for Italy to advance as best runner-up are dim.

Meanwhile In Moscow: The Final Top 11 of World Cup 2018

July 19, 2018 Diego Ottaviano Belgium, Croatia, France, Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The France squad that just won their second World Cup title didn’t make our jaws drop. Beauty and appearance were rather left to the Gioconda’s smile and to Napoleonic conquers. But in football, those who win are always right. And so, The Cult of Calcio’s final Top 11 lineup could not but feature many French – pardon, World Champions – representatives.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Third Spot of WC Podium Goes to Belgium

July 14, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff Belgium, England, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The World Cup Third Place Playoff is probably the saddest game in the whole football season calendar. The match no team would like to be playing, having just lost the chance to be part of the real deal that happens the following day. Belgium earned the third spot by beating England 2-0 in Saint Petersburg with goals by Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Brazil Bid Adieu, Belgium Burst Into Semis

July 7, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Belgium, Brazil, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

It’s a World Cup, but it looks like a European Championship by now. Belgium eliminated the last representative from South America last night, beating Brazil 2-1 in Kazan. The Belgians benefited from an own goal by Fernandinho, and doubled their lead with Kevin De Bruyne, before Renato Augusto could vainly reduce the gap for the Selecao.

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