Mark van Bommel
Dutch association football player and manager (born 1977)
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- Oct 5
AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers faces surgery and sideline until 2027 after ankle injury
Diagnostic tests confirmed the Belgian midfielder suffered joint instability at the site of his 2024 surgery during a training session at Milanello, leaving Ruben Amorim short of options on the left flank.
- Oct 1
De Bruyne and Lewandowski lead Nations League wins as Zidane draws in home debut
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Belgium's 3-0 win over Turkey, while Robert Lewandowski netted a hat trick for Poland and Edin Džeko retired after 152 caps.
- Sep 27
Olise strikes late against Belgium as Italy beat Turkey 4-1 in Nations League
Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to seal France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brussels, while Italy earned a 4-1 away win against Turkey in Bursa.
- Sep 26
Belgium defeat Italy 2-0 in Rome in Mark van Bommel debut as manager
Goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio guided Belgium to a 2-0 away victory over Italy in Rome, securing a winning start for new head coach Mark van Bommel.
- Sep 25
France beats Turkey 1-0 in Zidane debut as Mbappe suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane won his managerial debut with France in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey, but captain Kylian Mbappe sustained a knee injury that ruled him out of upcoming fixtures.
- Sep 24
Belgium defeats Italy 2-0 in Nations League opener as Mancini plans lineup overhaul for Turkey
Mark Van Bommel led Belgium to a 2-0 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting Italian manager Roberto Mancini to prepare extensive lineup changes for Monday's trip to Turkey.
- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel named Belgium head coach on two-year deal through Euro 2028
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose contract was not renewed after Belgium's World Cup quarter-final exit, and begins his role on 15 August.
- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach until Euro 2028, brings Zenden and Martens as assistants
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia just over a week after Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal exit, signing a contract through the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland.
