Antoine Tessier
Belgium Insider
Antoine Tessier covers Belgium for Belgium Insider: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamMeunier: Balogun scandal made rivals back Belgium
Thomas Meunier says the Balogun controversy turned rival nations into Belgium supporters during the win over the USA in Seattle.
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National TeamBelgium FA demands answers over Balogun World Cup ban
The Belgian FA is demanding clear justifications from FIFA over the controversial decision to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium in the World Cup last-16.
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Match reportBelgium's World Cup win over USA shapes Pochettino's rebuilding plans
Belgium's Round of 16 victory over the USA at the 2026 World Cup is a key factor in coach Mauricio Pochettino's current squad planning as he awaits a decision from defender Noahkai Banks.
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National TeamBelgium cites Balogun case in withholding FIFA support
The Belgian FA will not support Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election, citing a lack of transparency over Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at the 2026 World Cup.
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National TeamBelgium withholds FIFA support over Balogun red-card controversy
Belgium's football federation will not back Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election bid until it receives satisfactory answers over the handling of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card suspension.
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National TeamBelgium withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid
The Belgian FA will not back Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, citing governance concerns and unanswered questions over the lifting of a World Cup suspension.
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National TeamBelgium national football team sees staff change and player transfer
The Belgium national football team appoints Mathieu Istace as new communications head and sees forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo complete a major transfer to Newcastle United.
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National TeamBelgium's Vermeeren linked with Antwerp return, two join Premier League
Arthur Vermeeren could return to Belgium with Antwerp, while Malick Fofana and Matias Fernandez-Pardo secured Premier League moves in a record-breaking English transfer window.
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National TeamMathieu Istace appointed Belgium press attaché
Journalist Mathieu Istace is the new head of communication for the Belgian FA and will serve as press attaché for the Belgium national team, replacing David Steegen.
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National TeamBelgium national football team hires Mathieu Istace as new media chief
Sports journalist Mathieu Istace joins the Belgian FA on September 15th as head of communication and will serve as press officer for the Belgium national football team.
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TransfersBelgium 2026 transfer window: all player moves
The 2026 summer transfer window was busy for Belgium players, with major moves including Lukaku to Fenerbahçe and Tielemans to Manchester United.
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National TeamArthur Theate returns to Bologna on loan
Belgium national football team defender Arthur Theate has returned to Italian club Bologna on a season-long loan with an option to buy.