Belgium played their first World Cup 2010 qualifying match yesterday. They played against Estonia in Liege at Sclessin Stadium. The Rode Duivels were without Tchité (didn’t qualify) and Dembele (injury). We opened the match offensively with several chances. In the first half, Stijnen only had to make two saves. Eventually, we scored the first goal [...]

The new FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking show that Belgium dropped 9 spots from the 0-2 loss to Germany. Yesterday, FIFA updated the rankings:
Rank Country Points Movement
54 Lithuania 545 Up
55 Belgium 530 Down
56 FYR Macedonia 519 Down
Top 10
Rank Country Points Movement
1 Spain 1565 Equal
2 Italy 1339 Up
3 Germany 1329 Down
4 Netherlands 1295 Equal
5 Croatia 1266 Equal
6 Brazil 1252 Equal
7 Argentina 1230 Equal
8 Czech Republic 1134 Equal
9 Portugal 1120 Equal
10 Turkey 1033 Up
Belgium’s upcoming 2010 World Cup Qualifying opponents, Estonia, are ranked 128.

I apologize for the late post. I moved into my university dorm recently and classes just started. I have been really busy. Last Wednesday, Belgium played an international friendly against footballl powerhouse Germany. It was their 23rd encounter against the Germans. They have a huge upperhand on us in the series with 18 wins, [...]

Belgium’s road to the Olympic Men’s Football Final ended yesterday against Nigeria. After solidly advancing from the group stages and upsetting Italy, the Nigerians proved too much for the Young Devils. The match started out strong for Nigeria. Offensively, they were sound all match leading to a final score of Nigeria 4-1 Belgium. This match [...]

Amid 50,802 spectators in Beijing Workers’ Stadium, Belgium’s youth shocked the world. They upset Italy 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. “We are a team with few stars, but a strong will,” said Moussa Dembélé. “First, we’re like brothers out on the pitch, all of us working for our mates. Secondly, we never [...]

Belgium advanced out of the group stage yesterday from a victory against New Zealand. The Young Devils finished second in the group with 2 wins, 1 loss, and 6 points. Brazil won the group with 9 points. This Saturday we play a quarterfinal match against Italy. That should be tough. Yesterday’s match against New Zealand [...]

With 1 loss in the Olympic Games against Brazil, Belgium was looking to get some points. Going in against China we were the favorites, but the Chinese were looking to impress their home supporters. It is sort of remarkable the impact that home field can bring to a team. China came out fresh and vigorous. [...]

Men’s Olympic Football commenced yesterday in China. Eight group stage matches were played. In Group C, football giants Brazil faced off against a politically splitting country, Belgium. Belgian supporters got a chance to witness the future of our national team. How does the future look? It isn’t back to the Jean-Marie Pfaff days, but the [...]

Tomorrow, Belgium kicks off their Olympic Games trip against Brazil. The match starts at 18 H (local time) and will be played at Olympic Stadium in Shenyang. Yesterday, our players had their first official practice there. It was a closed practice. According to Sport.be all of the Young Devils were able to train. Yves De [...]

This Saturday the young devils, Belgium’s olympic squad, faced South Korea’s U-20. The match was a last minute preparation friendly for the upcoming Olympic Games. Tom De Mul score the first goal of the match in the 57′ thanks to a pass from Jeroen Simaeys. Belgium dominated the match and had numerous chances to [...]