Axel Witsel

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Belgium got themselves back on winning ways this weekend as they picked up a convincing 3-0 victory over Republic of Ireland with Romelu Lukaku netting two goals for Marc Wilmots' men. After their defeat against Italy, Belgium looked pumped up in getting maximum results against Martin O'Neill's boys as Eden Hazard and co were dominating…
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TEAMS: Belgium: Courtois; Meunier, Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen; Dembélé, Witsel; De Bruyne, Carrasco, Hazard; Lukaku Subs: Nainggolan, Fellaini, Mignolet, Gillet, Mertens, Denayer, Origi, Benteke, Kabasele, J Lukaku, Batshuayi, Ciman Ireland: Randolph; Coleman, Clark, O’Shea, Ward; Hendrick, Whelan, McCarthy, Brady; Hoolahan; Long Subs: Westwood, Keogh, McGeady, Keane, McClean, Duffy, Walters, Christie, Given, Meyler, Murphy, Quinn Referee: Cüneyt Çakır (TUR) GOAL! Belgium 1-0 Ireland (Lukaku 48) That’s how to atone for a terrible performance against Italy! Lukaku receives the ball at the edge of the area from De Bruyne following a rapid Belgian counter-attack, and the striker takes one touch and strokes it expertly past Randolph and into the bottom corner.
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The side have been ranked the best team in the world for a large part of the past year and Marc Wilmots has arguably the best squad in the tournament. STRENGTHS Their front line is bursting with young, attacking talent, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Divock Origi and Yannick Carrasco all options for…
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Russian side, Zenit Saint Petersburg grabbed an important result on their Champions League opening fixture as they defeated home side, Valencia on Wednesday. Zenit made a bright start on that game as Hulk puts them in front after just nine minutes of play.
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After a rather stuttering start to their transfer campaign, AC Milan finally got things going as they are close in finalizing two important deals this week. This Monday, Milan is set to conclude the signing of Italian international, Andrea Bertolacci from AS Roma, who has just finished taking his medical and will sign his contract…
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Russian side, Zenit Saint Petersburg making a bright start in their Champions League group stage campaign after snatching an important away win over Benfica. Playing away from home didn't stop Zenit from playing their usual attacking football and that positive approach was rewarded with an opening goal from Hulk after just five minutes.
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Another controversial event occurred in football this time it's coming from Russian side Zenit St Petersburg camp as a group of their supporter are requesting black and gay players to be excluded from their squad. This demand is being dubbed controversial by many but apparently not according to those fans as according to one of…