March 25, 2011, might be seen as the day that Belgium’s “golden generation” finally began to show a little sparkle. By winning 2-0 in Vienna, Georges Leekens’ team showed that they could play both collectively and with a certain amount of maturity. Importantly, the match was won without either of the two players who usually… Read More »
When Belgium played Austria in Brussels last October, coach Georges Leekens said they should have scored eight. Sadly for the Belgians, they only scored four and also conceded four. Tonight in Vienna, Leekens will be happy if his team scores one, as long as they don’t concede any. Victory is essential, Belgium are in fourth… Read More »
Belgium has a history of top goalkeepers with Michel Preud’homme and Jean-Marie Pfaff both being named world’s best goalkeeper in their time. Preud’homme, with KV Mechelen and Benfica, and Pfaff, of Beveren and Bayern Munich, spread the word about Belgian keepers far and wide. Head off to see Standard Liege and you’ll still hear fans… Read More »
With the transfer window approaching and the spotlight focusing firmly on Romelu Lukaku, people are asking what’s happening in Belgium. Why is a country that has had no recent success at the national and with a league that suffers from low budgets and poor stadiums suddenly producing a bunch of good players? The conveyor belt… Read More »
Those were the words that Belgium’s coach George Leekens uttered after his team’s 4-4 draw with Austria. At the end of the game, the Austrian fans and squad members erupted with joy. The Belgians were stunned. They had gone from losing to winning and back to being all-square – all in the last four minutes… Read More »