Rest and romance: Courtois and De Bruyne unwind with Dutch friends

Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne are pictured sharing a quiet moment on a seaside terrace, while Dutch friends Virgil Van Dijk and Nathan Aké lounge nearby, illustrating the relaxed vibe after the tournament. The World Cup has ended for the Rode Duivels, and the squad now enjoys a period of well‑deserved rest before returning to their clubs. Het final whistle blew for the Red Devils, and the players are taking time off. Het news outlet suggested fans set as their Google-favorietliveblogBekijk to catch the highlights, a reminder that the break is official. Courtois. De goalkeeper of the Red Devils and Real Madrid shared a romantic selfie on Instagram at 16:20, captioned “Dinner date 💙” with his wife Mishel Gerzig. Real Madrid shared the post, showing the couple enjoying a quiet dinner away from football. Romelu Lukaku also posted from his holiday, showing his two sons, Romeo and Jordan, in the back of a car. The striker wrote “Memories for life” on Instagram, highlighting family time after the WK. Virgil Van Dijk, captain of the Dutch national team and Liverpool, posted a photo with Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Aké. The three, former Premier League rivals, are described as lifelong friends whose children attended the same school when De Bruyne was at City.

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Ook the trio was spotted together on a beach, confirming their close bond beyond the pitch. Ak was mentioned in the social feed as part of the group’s relaxed vibe. Alexis Saelemaekers booked a hotel room with a pool overlooking a beach, a reward after playing four WK matches and scoring against New Zealand. The Belgian midfielder posted the view on Instagram. Courtois underwent an MRI scan that showed a light quadriceps strain. The injury, sustained in the quarter‑final against Spain, is expected to heal by the last week of July, allowing him to rejoin Real Madrid for the season start.

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Jeremy Doku returned home to a warm welcome in London, with his wife Shireen arranging giant welcome boards. The post included a biblical verse, reflecting the player’s faith, and the couple’s son Praise. Op the final note, fans are reminded that the break is temporary and the players will soon be back in training, ready for the new club season.