{
  "id": 11572761,
  "title": "De Bruyne at the double! Belgium star rolls back the years in 3-0 Turkey win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/de-bruyne-at-the-double-belgium-star-rolls-back-the-years-in-3-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:34:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/03/de-bruyne-at-the-double-belgium-star-rolls-back-the-years-in-3-0-turkey-win/237467"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kevin De Bruyne scored twice, leading Belgium to a 3-0 victory over Turkey in their Nations League match. The Belgian star, now in his 127th appearance for his country, played a one-two with Dodi Lukebakio, finishing coolly from the edge of the box. Despite Turkey's attacking threat, they couldn't capitalize on the chances, leaving Belgium one point behind France in Group A1. De Bruyne expressed his enjoyment and desire to inspire younger players, while his coach, Mark van Bommel, praised his consistent performance. The win marks a third consecutive loss for Turkey, leaving Belgium in second place. Elsewhere, Italy held France to a 1-1 draw, Poland's Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 win against Romania, Northern Ireland defeated Ukraine 3-0, and Hungary and Sweden drew 1-1.",
  "summary": "PARIS, Oct 3 — Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0, while France were held 1-1 by Italy in the...",
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin De Bruyne scores twice in 3-0 win over Turkey",
    "Belgian star's 127th appearance for country",
    "Belgium now one point behind France in Group A1"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Belgium's win, led by Kevin De Bruyne's double, solidifies their second-place position in Group A1, one point behind France, and deals a blow to Turkey's hopes with their third consecutive loss.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}