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  "id": 10008989,
  "title": "Van Bommel on Belgium strength and Italy weakness after 2-0 result",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/van-bommel-on-belgium-strength-and-italy-weakness-after-2-0-result",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/van-bommel-belgium-strength-italy-154500146.html"
  },
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  "account": "Mark van Bommel’s speech to the Belgium team following their 2-0 Nations League win over Italy highlighted the significant disparity between the two squads. “Everyone knows what they have to do,” he proclaimed. This was van Bommel's first managerial role in three years, as well as Belgium's debut coach for the match at the Stadio Olimpico. The former Milan midfielder's guidance was evident in his post-match address to the players.\n\nVan Bommel praised Belgium's cohesion, stating, “After three to four days, we are trying to bring in an idea.” “I think everyone understands that idea and can carry it out. The substitutes get it too and they can carry it out, which brings calm to the team. You don’t do it with XI, we do it all together.” He singled out goalkeeper Senne Lammens for his stellar performance, saying, “Senne, great stuff. Big moment, keeping that ball out.”\n\nThe coach emphasized that Belgium's clear identity and shape, powered by intensity, commitment, and quality, sets them apart from Italy’s current state. “When another player comes on, you get different qualities, but it all fits together and everyone knows what they have to do. Then football is pretty simple.” As Belgium prepares for their next Nations League Group A match against France, Italy and Turkiye are set to face off later that evening to avoid the bottom spot.",
  "summary": "Mark van Bommel’s speech to the Belgium team after their 2-0 Nations League victory in Italy showed the vast difference between the teams. ‘Everyone knows what they have to do.’Although it was t...",
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