Football
Van Bommel Does Not Fall for Belgian Journalist's Joke
Mark van Bommel avoided a trap set by a Belgian journalist who attempted to extract his starting lineup before his debut as head coach of the Belgian national football team against Italy. The 49-year-old Dutch coach consulted captain Youri Tielemans to verify the tradition before declining to reveal his plans. Van Bommel noted that Italy faces pressure due to failing to qualify for the World Cup three times, while Belgium aims to reaffirm its status following their quarter-final exit against Spain.
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