Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has announced that he is stepping away from the Belgium national team.
Courtois made the announcement in a detailed statement on his Instagram account on Thursday. In the statement, the former Chelsea goalkeeper explained that his decision was due to a lack of trust in Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco.
It has been reported that Courtois and Tedesco had a disagreement over the team’s captaincy. The 32-year-old was also left out of Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad due to an injury.
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In his statement, Thibaut Courtois addressed Belgian fans, saying, “I feel privileged to have had the honor of wearing the national jersey. Unfortunately, after the events with the coach and a lot of reflection, I have decided not to return to the Belgian national team under his management. In this matter, I accept my share of responsibility.”
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