Italy vs. Belgium—Just What We Needed: A Brawl—What Happened Between Donnarumma and Lukaku
After a poor performance on the field and a loss to Belgium, Italy capped off a dismal night in Rome with Donnarumma giving in to Lukaku’s taunts.
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Lele Adani slams Roberto Mancini’s Italy: “If we keep playing like this, we’ve already lost”
Lele Adani’s postgame analysis of the Italy-Belgium match is scathing, especially when it comes to the parallels with Italy’s historic rivals.
Italy Defeated and Booed; Roberto Mancini Agrees with the Olimpico Crowd
Italy’s head coach is extremely critical following the 0-2 loss to Belgium in the Nations League: Roberto Mancini’s harsh assessment now that the dust has settled.
Italy is even… weaker than the numbers suggest: its latest loss to Belgium came before it missed three World Cups
To make matters worse: Italy-Belgium 0-2 brings an end to one of the national team’s few winning streaks during a period that includes the disappointments of 2018, 2022, and 2026.
Italy Struggles at the Olimpico: Belgium Wins 2-0, the Stands Empty Out
The Azzurri were punished in the 21st and 69th minutes by two goals resulting from two turnovers; Mancini was nervous, and the team lacked ideas: Italy-Belgium 0-2 was a debacle.
Two turnovers by Italy, two goals by Belgium: Roberto Mancini is furious
After Romano’s mistake in the first half, Barella made one in the second: The Italy-Belgium match highlights all of the Azzurri’s current struggles.
Italy vs. Belgium: Alessandro Romano’s Debut Turns into a Nightmare Within 20 Minutes
Among the most highly anticipated players in Roberto Mancini’s new tenure as head coach, Alessandro Romano got off to the worst possible start in the Italy-Belgium match.
Italy vs. Belgium: It’s Already a Disgrace at the Olympic Stadium as the National Anthems Play
The Italy-Belgium match couldn’t have gotten off to a worse start—the Azzurri’s debut in the new edition of the Nations League and head coach Mancini’s first game of his second tenure.
Italy: The 23-man roster for Belgium has been announced—and there are plenty of surprises among those left off the list
Head Coach Roberto Mancini has cleared up any doubts about who will be on the roster and who, on the other hand, will have to take a seat in the stands at Rome’s Olimpico Stadium.
Italy: Mancini’s Second Stint Begins—Against Belgium, the Head Coach Is Already at a Crossroads
The coach from Jesi is officially back on the Azzurri bench: the Nations League match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 p.m.
Rudi Garcia and Belgium part ways: there’s already a favorite to take his place
After discussions with the Federation, the Frenchman has decided to step down as head coach of the Red Devils following the 2026 World Cup.
2026 World Cup: Mikel Merino Strikes Again—Spain Reaches the Semifinals in the 88th Minute
Just as he did against Portugal, the Navarrese midfielder proved decisive in the final moments: Spain advances to the semifinals to face France, while Belgium is eliminated amid tears.
2026 World Cup: Thibaut Courtois’s Drama—His U.S. Adventure Ends in Tears
A quadriceps injury forced Thibaut Courtois to leave the field after Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Spain; the goalkeeper was inconsolable.
2026 World Cup: Francesca Brienza’s Joy. Lady Garcia Savors Victory Over the U.S. and Trump: “Karma”
The wife of Belgium’s head coach, Rudi Garcia, was cheering enthusiastically from the stands
2026 World Cup: Belgium Knocks Out the U.S. Team Led by the Miraculous Balogun
The Red Devils beat the home team 4-1 and continue their World Cup run.
2026 World Cup: Belgium Knocks Out the U.S. Team Led by the Miraculous Balogun
The Red Devils beat the home team 4-1 and continue their World Cup run.
2026 World Cup: Belgium Ready to Take Action on the Balogun Case
The Belgian federation also points out that the decision would also conflict with the official regulations of the 2026 World Cup
2026 World Cup: Belgium Threatens Action Following the Balogun Case
The Belgian federation also points out that the decision would be in conflict with the official regulations of the 2026 World Cup
2026 World Cup: Belgium Furious Over FIFA’s Decision: “The Host Team Is the Favorite”
Folarin Balogun’s suspension has been lifted, so he will be on the field for the U.S. despite receiving a red card in the round of 16.
2026 World Cup: Belgium’s Crazy Comeback from 0-2 to 3-2; Senegal Eliminated in the 125th Minute
Belgium, which had looked lackluster and uninspired for most of the match, regained its energy after Romelu Lukaku entered the game
2026 World Cup: A near-brawl between teammates; Lukaku comes to the rescue
With the Red Devils trailing 0-2 and clearly struggling, frustration erupted on the field, involving Youri Tielemans and Leandro Trossard
2026 World Cup: Three pitch invasions; Belgium-Senegal match interrupted
As soon as he realized what was happening, referee Said Martínez decided to suspend the match to allow security personnel to intervene
2026 World Cup: Spain Stuns Uruguay; Cape Verde Makes History. Belgium and Egypt Also Qualify; Iran Must Wait
During the night between Friday and Saturday (Italian time), the results from Groups G and H of the World Cup were announced: there were plenty of surprises.
2026 World Cup: Cape Verde Makes History, Spain Stuns Uruguay. Belgium and Egypt Also Qualify; Iran Must Wait
During the night between Friday and Saturday (Italian time), the results from Groups G and H of the World Cup were announced: there were plenty of surprises.
2026 World Cup: Iran Nearly Pulls Off an Upset in Los Angeles; Courtois Saves Belgium. Lukaku Struggles
The Red Devils were lackluster and down to 10 men for the final half-hour: a goal by Taremi was disallowed for a millimeter-thin offside call
2026 World Cup: Lukaku comes on and Belgium secures a draw against Egypt
The Napoli striker’s entrance proved decisive: 1-1 at the final whistle
Italy’s repechage to the World Cup, Belgium loses patience
Tensions are growing in and around Brussels: they are uncomfortable with the fact that they know only two out of three opponents.
Pre-World Cup 2026 friendlies: United States-Belgium, likely lineups
Yanks and Red Devils on the field tonight in Atlanta, matching Pulisic and De Bruyne two Serie A stars.
Belgium in mourning for former national team member Glen De Boeck
The former soccer player and coach was 54 years old. With the Red Devils he had played 35 competitions.
Spain, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland at the World Cup with the'incredible Scotland
Goleada at Liechtenstein for Belgium, draws are enough for Spain, Austria and Switzerland. Scotland show with Denmark: the decisive 4-2 in the recovery
