A light injury in Spain: Courtois set to join Real Madrid in July

He suffered a light quadriceps strain in the World Cup quarter‑final against Spain, leaving the field in tears but remaining hopeful. Thibaut Courtois, 34, is expected to join the Real Madrid squad at the end of July after a short recovery period. The injury occurred when the Red Devils faced Spain, and Courtois exited the match visibly upset. The incident was reported by and highlighted the goalkeeper’s determination to return quickly. This morning Courtois underwent an MRI scan, which confirmed a minor quadriceps strain. The scan results reassured medical staff that the damage was limited and not severe. Club officials plan for Courtois to be fully recovered after his vacation, aiming for a complete return in the last week of July. The start of the competition will therefore not be jeopardised for Real Madrid.

After the World Cup quarter‑final, Courtois cleared of serious injury

When leaving the training complex, Courtois gave a thumbs‑up gesture, signalling confidence in his recovery. The gesture was captured by on‑lookers and shared on Instagram. Players are gradually arriving home after traveling from Los Angeles to Brussels, including Jeremy Doku. Doku was warmly welcomed by his wife Shireen in London, who displayed two large signs and numerous balloons. One sign read "welcome home dad, we missed you" while the other featured a Bible verse from Jeremiah. The Red Devil is known for his strong faith, and the verse promised a hopeful future. Doku experienced a mixed World Cup, with a strong preparation phase but a respiratory infection that hampered his performance. He flew to London during the group stage to attend the birth of his first child, Praise.