Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, has sparked widespread controversy within the Belgian national team following discussions about his potential return to the squad in the near future.

Belgian goalkeeper Koen Casteels, who plays for Al-Qadisiyah in Saudi Arabia, revealed his intention to retire from international duty if Courtois returns to the national team, expressing his dissatisfaction with the stance of the Belgian Football Association.

Casteels stated, "I will no longer be available to play for the national team. I don't understand how Courtois is allowed to return whenever he wants, while the federation treats him with open arms, as if nothing happened."

This escalation comes after Courtois announced in 2023 his international retirement due to serious disagreements with former coach Domenico Tedesco.

This crisis puts the Belgian Football Association in a difficult position, especially since Casteels has been the primary goalkeeper for the national team recently.