Courtois Withdraws from Belgium Squad Amid Tedesco Dispute.

Posted 1 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has announced that he will not represent Belgium as long as Domenico Tedesco is the team's manager.

Thibaut Courtois missed much of last season due to two knee injuries and was left out of Belgium's Euro 2024 squad, despite regaining fitness and playing in the Champions League final for Real Madrid.

The 32-year-old, who has earned 102 caps, had a dispute with manager Domenico Tedesco in June 2023 after leaving the Belgium squad before their Euro 2024 qualifier against Estonia.

In an Instagram post, Courtois explained his decision to step away from the national team: "After much reflection and considering the situation with the coach, I've decided not to return to the Belgian team under his management. I accept my part in this, but I believe my lack of confidence in him would hinder the team’s necessary atmosphere of unity."