In the rift between Domenico Tedesco and Thibaut Courtois, Belgium Football Federation takes side
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Loading... - Louis Reinhard
- 30 Aug 2024
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The ongoing rift between Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and the Belgian national team manager Domenico Tedesco has led to a significant decision by the Belgium Football Federation. Courtois recently made it clear that he would not return to the national team as long as Tedesco remains in charge. This follows his earlier decision to skip the Euro 2024 qualifiers for the same reason.
Despite Courtois' public statement and the controversy surrounding the situation, the Belgian Federation has chosen to back Tedesco. This decision indicates that the internal dispute has not only failed to undermine Tedesco's position but may have actually solidified his role as manager. The Federation's support for Tedesco suggests that he will continue to lead the national team, at least through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This strong stance from the Federation is somewhat unexpected, particularly given Belgium's underwhelming performance in the recent European Championship, where they were knocked out in the Round of 16. Nonetheless, the backing of Tedesco by the Belgian football hierarchy means that Courtois, who will be nearing 35 by the next World Cup, is unlikely to return to the national team in the near future.
The situation highlights a deepening crisis within the Belgian national team setup, and unless a resolution is found, one of the country's top players may remain sidelined from international duty.
