From mini-leagues to Messi for Belgium boys

Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa join forces with other leagues, including England to create a World Association of Leagues.

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Algeria face Belgium in World Cup Group H on Tuesday, hoping to upset the fancied outsiders to win the tournament.

Nine Africans from nine different countries help KV Oostende make a great start to this season's Belgian Pro League.

Belgium advises its citizens to leave Burundi, while the EU says it is cutting staff levels in the African country because of the "rising risk of violence".

South Africa legend Benni McCarthy is appointed assistant coach of Belgian top-flight side Sint-Truidense.

Wow, what a last half hour, right? Three goals in 30 minutes with plenty of U.S. chances at the end to attempt to equalize. This means Belgium will go on to meet Argentina in the quarterfinals and the United States will go home. They will go home, though, with their heads held high. The Americans put up one heck of a fight in Brazil.And goalie Howard? That might be the most memorable performance of this World Cup. Sixteen saves! I’ll end this post how I began it — WOW.