Courtois Announces Departure from the Belgian National Team
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois announced that he "will not return to the Belgian national team" due to issues with the current coach, Domenico Tedesco, and a lack of "confidence in him."
"Unfortunately, as a result of what happened with the coach and after much reflection, I have decided not to return to the Belgian national team under his direction.
In this matter, I accept my share of responsibility. However, looking ahead, my lack of confidence in him would not contribute to maintaining the necessary atmosphere of cordiality," said the 32-year-old player in a message on his X social media account.
Courtois highlighted that he feels "privileged" to have represented Belgium on the field and recalled that "he could not have imagined doing so more than 100 times, even in his wildest dreams."
