Football
Mark van Bommel's Belgium Falls Late to France Thanks to Michael Olise Solo
Belgium coach Mark van Bommel’s side held France to a 0-0 halftime lead before losing 0-1 in Brussels due to a late goal by Michael Olise. Van Bommel praised midfielder Roméo Lavia for his dominant performance against French players, while manager Zinedine Zidane rotated his squad significantly after their previous win over Turkey. The match featured intense tactical battles and physical confrontations, including an incident where Kevin De Bruyne kicked Pierre Kalulu. Despite the loss, Van Bommel expressed confidence in his team’s direction and his ability to instill trust in players like Mika Godts and Diego Moreira Jr., aiming for better results in upcoming fixtures.
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