News about Koen Casteels

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois announced on Thursday that he would no longer play for the Belgium national team under current manager Domenico Tedesco. Courtois, widely regarded as one of the best keepers in the world, was left out of the Belgium squad for Euro 2024 following a row with Tedesco last year. He was replaced by Koen Casteels for the Euros. 'I feel privileged to have had the honour of wearing the national jersey. Not even in my wildest dreams could I have imagined being able to do so more than 100 times,' Courtois posted via his social media accounts.

MATT BARLOW AT THE STUTTGART ARENA: Belgium spluttered into the last 16 where they will face France after failing to overcome Ukraine in the tightest of the Euro 2024 groups. Serhiy Rebrov's Ukrainians go out in cruel fashion after finishing bottom on goal difference despite earning four points like all the teams in Group E Denmark qualified as runners-up in England's group with three points.

Jeremy Doku was at fault as the Manchester City winger gifted Slovakia an easy opening goal against Belgium after attempting to play a pass across his own goal in Monday's Euro 2024 clash. Doku's pass across his own area was intercepted and the follow-up shot was initially saved by Koen Casteels before the rebound was tapped in by Ivan Schranz from close-range.

While the eyes of the continent turn to Euro 2024, not all of the best players will be in Germany in June and July. Some were unlucky enough to fall short in the qualification process for the European Championships, or picked up injuries through the season that mean that this summer will be too soon for them to be included in their national team's squad. Others are perfectly fit, but have been snubbed by their bosses - a particular blow for certain players, with the Euros a pinnacle in the careers of many footballers. 

Celtic have added Belgian international goalkeeper Koen Casteels to a list of potential replacements for Joe Hart. Hart will bring his playing career to an end after the Parkhead side face Rangers in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday. With the newly-crowned champions seeking a replacement for the former England No1, free agent Casteels has emerged as an option despite holding talks with Anderlecht over a return to Belgium from Germany.

On the third matchday for just two last-16 places, we're set for a thrilling finale in World Cup F as Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco face off on a dramatic finale. With both matches - Croatia vs. Belgium and Morocco vs. Canada - being played simultaneously on Thursday afternoon, we can anticipate plenty of twists and turns. Croatia and Morocco have four points in the game as a result of their victories over Canada and Belgium respectively on Sunday.