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
Courtois had been absent from the Belgian squad due to a dispute with former national team coach Domenico Tedesco. The rift, which surfaced in 2023, reportedly stemmed from disagreements over team selection and captaincy
The Real Madrid shot-stopper, who has not featured for Belgium since June 2023, confirmed his readiness to rejoin the squad in a recent podcast interview with former England international Rio Ferdinand
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
