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Courtois Returns to Belgium Team Amid Casteels' Protest

3/18/2025

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Thibaut Courtois is back with the Belgium national team after a lengthy 21-month hiatus, sparked by tensions with ex-coach Domenico Tedesco. With Tedesco now gone and Rudi Garcia stepping in, Courtois hopes to rebuild bridges. However, his return has ignited controversy, as goalkeeper Koen Casteels resigns in protest, voicing his discontent.

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Thibaut Courtois is back with the Belgium national team after a lengthy 21-month hiatus, sparked by tensions with ex-coach Domenico Tedesco. With Tedesco now gone and Rudi Garcia stepping in, Courtois hopes to rebuild bridges. However, his return has ignited controversy, as goalkeeper Koen Casteels resigns in protest, voicing his discontent.