Belgian footballer who scored in Belgium's 5-1 World Cup Group G victory over New Zealand.
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The Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne scored an elegant low finish in the 66th minute
“De Bruyne then stroked home an elegant low finish in the 66th minute to make it 3-0, a crucial goal which saw the Belgians leapfrog over Egypt into first place on goal difference.”
Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand routThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne plays in Belgium's ageing squad
“Belgium's ageing squad featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku will attempt to reach the knockout rounds with a victory over New Zealand.”
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group deciderThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne played in Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran
“A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku was if anything fortunate to leave Los Angeles with a point, controlling possession yet ceding the game's best chances to a resolute Iran team.”
Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent offThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne created the first moment of note in the match
“With all eyes in the Pacific Northwest on Salah and De Bruyne, it was the ex-Manchester City playmaker that created the first moment of note in the match when he dragged a sharp effort narrowly wide in the seventh minute.”
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group matchThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne scored for Belgium
“In Brussels Leandro Trossard, Charles De Ketelaere, Kevin De Bruyne, Dodi Lukebakio and Nicolas Raskin scored for Belgium.”
Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with winsThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne managed 20 assists in a Premier League season
“Dorgu's goal gave Fernandes sole possession of a record he had shared with Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne, both of whom managed 20 assists in a Premier League season.”
Man Utd’s Fernandes sets new outright Premier League assist recordThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne rattled a goal past Cremonese
“With four matches left in their season, the reigning champions trail Inter by nine points after Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne and Alisson rattled goals past sorry Cremonese in Naples.”
Napoli make Inter wait for Serie A glory by thumping CremoneseThe Namibian
Kevin De Bruyne was shed by City as an ageing star
“Guardiola has embarked on an expensive overhaul of City's squad in the last 12 months, shedding ageing stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson and Kyle Walker and bringing in the likes of Marc Guehi, Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki.”
Guardiola hails Man City's ‘massive' win over NewcastleMikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium secured their first win of the tournament by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G ahead of Egypt on goal difference. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with additional goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
France and Norway meet in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — both on four goals — set to feature prominently. France need only a draw to clinch first place in the group owing to superior goal difference.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran in a World Cup Group G match, with Nathan Ngoy sent off in the second half after fouling Mehdi Taremi. All three games in Group G have ended in draws, leaving Belgium on two points ahead of their final group match against New Zealand.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match on Monday, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring early before Romelu Lukaku's 65th-minute influence led to Mohamed Hany's own goal. Egypt's search for a first World Cup victory continues, while Belgium aims to improve on their third-place finish in Russia.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal beat Chile 2-1 and Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-0 in home friendlies on Saturday. Both sides will face their World Cup group opponents after the upcoming matches.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Bruno Fernandes set a new outright Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season when he provided the ball for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on the final day of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder also scored in the match and was named Premier League Player of the Season.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wolfsburg, in 16th place (the relegation play-off spot), hosts Bayern Munich on Saturday as they fight to avoid demotion from the Bundesliga. The Wolves have won just one of their past 15 matches and sit six points behind safety.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 on Monday to move within two points of securing Champions League qualification, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. The win extended United's lead over sixth place to 11 points, with interim boss Michael Carrick's side needing just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite competition.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Napoli defeated Cremonese 4-0 on Friday, preventing Inter Milan from clinching the Serie A title that week. Inter now need four points from five remaining games to secure their 21st league crown.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan drew 1–1 with Atalanta at home on Saturday after Nikola Krstovic's 82nd-minute equalizer, which Inter's coaching staff disputed, allowing AC Milan to close the gap in the title race. Napoli beat Lecce 2–1 with Scott McTominay returning from injury as a substitute.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola called Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Newcastle a "massive" moment in the Premier League title race, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points. Guardiola praised his young squad's resilience despite 70 percent of players never experiencing a title race, and singled out midfielder Nico O'Reilly for two clinical finishes.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, including a penalty in added time, to secure a 3-2 comeback victory for Napoli over Genoa on Saturday. The win kept the injury-hit champions in third place, six points behind leaders Inter Milan.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →