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Belgium keep faith with Vincent Kompany as Laurent Ciman sent home

Belgium’s Toby Alderweireld insisted Harry Kane is one of the best strikers in the world and will score goals at the World Cup.

The World Cup always delivers some surprises, so the FC crew key in on the teams with potential to shock the world, for better or worse.

Fresh off Belgium’s 4-1 win over Costa Rica, the FC crew highlight their concerns about Roberto Martinez’s side and assess how far they can go. Belgium have sent standby defender Laurent Ciman home, showing confidence in the fitness of captain Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen ahead of their World Cup opener against Panama on Monday.
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez will now hope veterans Kompany and Vermaelen do not suffer recurrences of the injuries that disrupted their World Cup preparation.
Kompany injured his groin in a pre-tournament friendly against Portugal, while Barcelona’s Vermaelen suffered a hamstring problem last month.
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Belgium’s Dedryck Boyata: I’m ready to fill in for injured Vincent Kompany

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is worried by Vincent Kompany having to go off in their draw with Portugal.

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Despite Belgium’s plethora of talent, ESPN FC’s Stevie Nicol is at a loss as to why they continue to struggle.
Dedryck Boyata said he is ready to step in for Vincent Kompany if the defender fails to recover from a groin injury in time for Belgium’s World Cup opener against Panama on June 18.
Kompany, 32, was injured in a friendly against Portugal on June 2 and did not train along with the rest of the team on Saturday.
“If I have the chance to play, of course I will be very happy,” Boyata, who came on as a substitute for Kompany and would be again expected to fill in if the Manchester City defender fails…

Man United’s Romelu Lukaku to Vincent Kompany: ‘We’re friends… for 6 weeks’

Romelu Lukaku is prepared to put his club rivalry with Vincent Kompany to one side — but only for six weeks.
The Manchester United striker and the Manchester City defender have been named in the Belgium squad ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
And on Monday Lukaku posted a video on Instagram insisting he could be friends with Kompany if it helped Belgium lift the trophy in Moscow on July 15.
“We’re friends now,” Lukaku joked. “For six weeks.”
Lukaku à Kompany : "Nous sommes amis maintenant, pour six semaines…" #MUFC #IG pic.twitter.com/5RWCskUEKZ— Manchester United (@MUnitedFrance) June 4, 2018

Kompany, never taking time off from his role as captain,…

Belgium’s Vincent Kompany injury doubt for World Cup after hurting groin

A Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal side withstood heavy pressure from Belgium to come away with a goalless draw.

With a team full of star players, is this the year Belgium finally break through on the world stage?
Belgium defender Vincent Kompany will require a scan to determine if he can play in the World Cup after injuring his groin during Saturday’s goalless draw with Portugal in a friendly.
The 32-year-old Kompany, a key part of Belgium’s defence, abruptly left the pitch in the 55th minute after appearing to hurt himself when lunging for the ball.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez told a news conference that it would probably take 48 hours to determine the severity of the injury. All World Cup teams must…

Belgium’s Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne hit exquisite volleys in training – whose is better?

He may be primarily thought of as a defender, but it would seem Vincent Kompany may just be primed as Belgium’s secret goal-scoring weapon going into the World Cup.
Indeed, the centre-back shared a video of two audacious volleys being scored during Tuesday’s training session — one by him, one by Kevin De Bruyne — and invited his fans to deliberate on whose was the better goal.
Close up. Vinny or Kevin ?? #Belgium pic.twitter.com/fUqf3x9NZQ— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 29, 2018

Two exquisite strikes, but the effortless nature of De Bruyne’s technique seal the deal for us.
With fearsome firepower…

Man City’s Vincent Kompany ‘more hungry than ever’ after Premier League title

Three weeks after sealing the title, Man City players and staff rejoice as they lift the Premier League title at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola and his coaching team celebrated Manchester City’s Premier League success with champagne on Sunday.

Man City’s John Stones and Raheem Sterling describe what it means to live out their lifelong dream as first-time Premier League winners.

Huddersfield are far from out of the danger zone but an improbable point against Manchester City will suit them fine in their bid to avoid relegation.

Huddersfield are far from out of the danger zone but an improbable point against Manchester City will suit them fine in their bid to avoid relegation.
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifted the Premier League title for the third time on Sunday then declared himself “more hungry than ever.”
City were handed the trophy and given their winners’ medals following their goalless draw against Huddersfield Town after having won the title three weeks earlier.
Many, including manager Pep Guardiola, were celebrating a first top-flight title in England, but Kompany was enjoying his third with City following successes in 2011-12 and 2013-14.
Winning…

Arsenal quartet, De Bruyne lead Premier League Team of the Weekend

Arsene Wenger delivers his verdict on Arsenal’s win over West Ham, what the future holds for him after his 22-year tenure ends and more.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley delves into Liverpool’s defensive structure against West Brom and how Mo Salah & Co. will come together against Roma.

After the most recent round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC presents its Team of the Weekend, selected by Paul Mariner and Steve Nicol.

Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #TOTW.

ESPN FC’s latest Team of the Weekend.

Goalkeeper: With Joe Hart shipping four goals at Arsenal, it was a good weekend for Jack Butland to boost his World Cup hopes. The Stoke keeper continued to stake his claim for the England…

Olivier Giroud, Mohamed Salah in our latest Premier League Team of the Weekend

English Premier League: Olivier Giroud (79′) Southampton 2-3 Chelsea

Oliver Giroud came off the bench to steer his Chelsea side to a fantastic comeback against a crestfallen Southampton.

Manchester City have been a cut above the rest all season, and now they are confirmed as the best team in the Premier League.

Mohamed Salah’s 30th Premier League goal of the season helped steer Liverpool to an easy win over Bournemouth.
After the most recent round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC presents its Team of the Weekend, selected by Paul Mariner and Steve Nicol.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #TOTW.

ESPN FC’s latest Team of the Weekend.
Goalkeeper: It has not been an easy season for Ben Foster in the West Bromwich Albion goal, but the performance he put in against his former club Manchester United in the unexpected 1-0 win at…

Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne earn 9/10 in Man City win over Spurs

Manchester City ended their three-match losing run with a convincing win over Tottenham at Wembley Stadium.

Ross Dyer and Steve Nicol break down Manchester City’s win over Tottenham at Wembley, which brought Man City’s three-match losing run to a halt.

Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne acknowledges the tiredness within the squad and how important it was to see off Spurs after a difficult string of matches.
A fabulous season from Manchester City was in danger of being devalued by the week’s developments, but City reverted to type at Wembley and produced a performance of brilliance that lasted for 90 minutes instead of 45. Instead, the 28th win of the season equalled the club record and the victory produced an away treble at Arsenal, Chelsea and now Spurs, which none of the big guns have ever achieved.

Positives
Nerves of steel to attack Tottenham after what has happened in the last seven days. Stuck…

Jorginho welcomes praised from Manchester City’s ‘iconic’ Pep Guardiola

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including Luke Shaw to Barcelona, Isco to Man City, Eden Hazard to leave Chelsea and more.

John Stones, Kyle Walker and other Man City players played in a friendly game of hide-and-seek during their trip to Abu Dhabi.
Napoli midfielder Jorginho said he was pleased to have been praised by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after the sides met in the Champions League earlier this season.
City, along with Premier League rivals Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, have been linked with a move for the Italy international.
Reports in Italy claimed United representatives had met Jorginho’s agent after Italy played Argentina in Manchester on Friday.
But the 26-year-old focused on the comments made by Guardiola,…

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