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Belgium

Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany promises repeat fireworks in Champions League semi-final against PSG

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany giving instructions to his goalkeeper Jonas Urbig during their 3-3 Bundesliga draw with Heidenheim on May 2.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany giving instructions to his goalkeeper Jonas Urbig during their 3-3 Bundesliga draw with Heidenheim on May 2.

Lukaku returns to Napoli after injury in boost to Belgium before World Cup

Soccer Football - Serie A - Hellas Verona v Napoli - Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy - February 28, 2026 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - Hellas Verona v Napoli - Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona, Italy - February 28, 2026 Napoli's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Belgian driver faces murder trial over 2022 carnival crash that killed seven

A cordoned-off scene in Strepy Bracquegnies, Belgium, on March 20, 2022, where six people died after a car ploughed into a carnival procession. Another victim died later.
A cordoned-off scene in Strepy Bracquegnies, Belgium, on March 20, 2022, where six people died after a car ploughed into a carnival procession. Another victim died later.

Blockx stuns Ruud, Zverev eases past Cobolli to set up Madrid Open semis clash

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2026 Belgium's Alexander Blockx in action during his quarter final match against Norway's Casper Ruud REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2026 Belgium's Alexander Blockx in action during his quarter final match against Norway's Casper Ruud REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Rallying-Jos Verstappen unhurt after crash at Rallye de Wallonie

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - September 18, 2025 Jos Verstappen ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan - September 18, 2025 Jos Verstappen ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo

Tadej Pogacar outlasts debutant Paul Seixas to claim third straight Liege title

UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the men's elite race of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege UCI World Tour one-day cycling race, on April 26, 2026.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line in the men's elite race of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege UCI World Tour one-day cycling race, on April 26, 2026.

Memory of fallen friend inspires Wout van Aert to ‘dream’ victory at Paris-Roubaix

Team Visma-Lease a Bike's Belgian rider Wout van Aert celebrates winning the 123rd edition of the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic cycling race at the Velodrome Andre-Petrieux in Roubaix, northern France, on April 12, 2026.
Team Visma-Lease a Bike's Belgian rider Wout van Aert celebrates winning the 123rd edition of the Paris-Roubaix one-day classic cycling race at the Velodrome Andre-Petrieux in Roubaix, northern France, on April 12, 2026.

Belgium shock United States to reach Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Paris-Roubaix favourite Mathieu van der Poel avoids recon rides

Netherlands' Mathieu van der Poel during a press conference ahead of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix cycling race.
Netherlands' Mathieu van der Poel during a press conference ahead of the 2026 Paris-Roubaix cycling race.

Belgian great Merckx set for hip surgery

FILE PHOTO: Cycling - Tour de France - The 194.5-km Stage 1 from Brussels to Brussels - July 6, 2019 - Former cycling champion Eddy Merckx waves on the podium. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cycling - Tour de France - The 194.5-km Stage 1 from Brussels to Brussels - July 6, 2019 - Former cycling champion Eddy Merckx waves on the podium. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.