Thibaut Courtois is set to put his Belgium career on hold, according to Vanguard Sports. The 34-year-old made the last of his 115 international appearances at this summer's World Cup and will only return to the Red Devils set-up for the Euro 2028 qualifiers next year.

According to Tori.ng, Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has decided to step away from the national team for the time being following a significant change in the squad’s plans concerning the goalkeeper position. The report frames the move as a temporary break rather than a permanent retirement, but it does not provide further details about the decision, the team’s revised plans, or how long Courtois is expected to be absent.

According to the Daily Post, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will be without Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler and Bernardo Silva for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Inter Milan. The report says the three players are serving UEFA suspensions carried over from last season after receiving red cards in their final appearances. The absence leaves Real Madrid short of three squad members for the Inter fixture.

Belgium's football association has announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president, according to Vanguard Sports. Belgium joins a growing number of national associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their backing for Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027.

South Africa's rugby coach Rassie Erasmus has announced plans for player rotations as part of his strategy leading up to the 2027 World Cup. He emphasized that his focus is on securing victories rather than accumulating bonus points in the Nations Championship, indicating a shift in priorities for the team.

Real Madrid has opted to retain midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni for the upcoming season, despite interest from clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United. According to The Sun UK, manager Jose Mourinho considers Tchouameni a crucial element of his plans and intends to offer him a guaranteed starting position next season.