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Will Castle

Tearful Thibaut Courtois forced off before Senne Lammens error costs Belgium in World Cup quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois was in tears as he came off - (Reuters)

Thibaut Courtois was left in tears after he was forced off with a leg injury, before his replacement cost Belgium dearly in their World Cup quarter-final with Spain.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois went down hurt in the 70th minute feeling his leg and it soon became apparent that he would not be able to continue, in a huge blow for the Red Devils.

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