Belgian Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Leaves National Team Training After Captaincy Dispute
- Courtois reportedly berated teammates after not being named captain for a Euro qualifying match and has now left the team.
- Courtois was expected to captain Belgium against Estonia but left after the coaching staff instead named Kevin De Bruyne captain for a previous match against Austria.
- Courtois's departure means he will miss Belgium's next Euro qualifying match against Estonia.
- The Belgian soccer federation confirmed Courtois's departure but did not give an official reason for him leaving the team.
- With Courtois gone, Strasbourg goalkeeper Matz Sels is expected to start in goal for Belgium against Estonia.