Belgian football stars holiday in France, eye Premier League roles after World Cup
Following the World Cup quarter‑final run, several Belgium internationals took high‑profile vacations. Kevin De Bruyne spent time in southern France accompanied by Steven Defour and Charles De Ketelaere, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtous attended Tomorrowland in Boom and posted a photo with Paris Hilton. Fellow international Maxim De Cuyper also appeared at the festival.
Midfielder Christian Burgess, now holding a Belgian passport after moving to Union Saint‑Gilloise in 2020 and playing for KAA Gent, said he feels strongly connected to Belgium and could become eligible for the national team.
Belgian players continue to feature prominently in the Premier League. Jérémy Doku recorded eight goals and eleven assists for Manchester City. Youri Tielemans transferred from Aston Villa to Manchester United. Senne Lammens was highlighted as the season’s top transfer, while Roméo Lavia and Mike Pender aim to secure regular places at Chelsea.
Entities: Christian Burgess · Jérémy Doku · Kevin De Bruyne · Roméo Lavial · Thibaut Courtois · Youri Tielemans
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thibaut Courtois was photographed with Paris Hilton at Tomorrowland. (article 224cba63-24de-42a4-b48f-36e20cc57a0e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Youri Tielemans transferred from Aston Villa to Manchester United. (article 1fa34652-e58b-4df3-beda-5ee5ccc5d248)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Thibaut Courtois attended Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium. (article 224cba63-24de-42a4-b48f-36e20cc57a0e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Christian Burgess plays for KAA Gent. (article 4b10436f-ee60-4ee3-a174-4629810d603d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jérémy Doku scored eight goals and provided eleven assists for Manchester City in 47 matches. (article 1fa34652-e58b-4df3-beda-5ee5ccc5d248)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Steven Defour and Charles De Ketelaere joined Kevin De Bruyne on his vacation. (article 224cba63-24de-42a4-b48f-36e20cc57a0e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kevin De Bruyne is on vacation in southern France. (article 224cba63-24de-42a4-b48f-36e20cc57a0e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Christian Burgess holds a Belgian passport and could represent Belgium internationally. (article 4b10436f-ee60-4ee3-a174-4629810d603d)