Belgium’s sensational Euro 2024 run came to a crashing halt yesterday after a shocking 0-1 defeat to Slovakia in the group stages. The loss has intensified the rift between goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and manager Domenico Tedesco.

Courtois, who was a surprise omission from the Belgian squad for the tournament due to a reported “breach of trust” with Tedesco, took to social media to express his anger. In a now-deleted post, he called Tedesco a “young snake,” suggesting a deep-seated resentment towards the manager’s handling of the situation.

This outburst follows months of tension between the pair. Courtois was reportedly unhappy with Tedesco’s decision to name Romelu Lukaku captain last summer and his subsequent exclusion from the national team.

Tedesco has yet to respond to Courtois’ comments, but the incident casts a shadow over Belgium’s disappointing exit. With the team’s “golden generation” aging, questions now swirl about the future direction of the national side and whether the Courtois-Tedesco feud can be resolved.
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