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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.
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