DAZN’s last-minute decision to continue broadcasting the Jupiler Pro League averts immediate chaos for fans and officials, but with arbitration and investigations underway, Belgium’s most lucrative football rights deal faces profound uncertainty
While it undeniably adds drama, the halving of points and the play-off format has been criticized for its perceived unfairness, with teams that performed well over the course of the season often facing an uphill battle in the final stretch
The 31-year-old striker has decided to continue playing for Belgium after being convinced by the new coaching staff's vision. Lukaku, who has scored 85 goals in 120 appearances for the Red Devils, has also been named co-captain of the team alongside Kevin De Bruyne by new head coach Rudi Garcia
The 31-year-old custodian announced his departure from international duty, citing frustration over what he described as the Belgian FA’s preferential treatment of Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois
The Euro 2024 championship is set to kick off in Germany on June 14, leaving Courtois with insufficient time for a full recovery and preparation. Belgium, currently ranked fourth in the world by FIFA, finds itself in Group E alongside Slovakia and Romania
