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Cuypers joins Belgium squad after 24-hour journey
Cuypers joined Belgium’s squad for the first time after scoring six goals this season for Mexican club Monterrey.
The forward had previously been the top scorer in Belgium’s league for KV Mechelen in 2023.
He missed the World Cup selection last summer despite strong performances for Chicago Fire in the United States.
On his trip to Belgium, a passenger’s allergic reaction forced his flight to land in Orlando, delaying his journey to Madrid.
He then missed his connection to Brussels, and the full trip took about 24 hours.
Cuypers said he hopes to earn more call-ups, but coach Mark van Bommel has made no guarantees.
Cuypers said he is ready if the coach needs him.
Cuypers joined Belgium’s squad after a journey of about 24 hours that included an emergency landing in Orlando.
The forward was called up by new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel after scoring six times this season for Monterrey.
A passenger’s allergic reaction forced his flight to make an emergency landing, delaying his arrival in Madrid.
He missed his connection to Brussels and waited three more hours for another flight.
Cuypers said he hoped his first call-up would not be his last.
- Who
- Cuypers, a forward for Monterrey, joined Belgium’s squad.
- What
- He received his first call-up to the national team after a journey of about 24 hours.
- When
- He joined the squad on Friday and spoke to the press on Tuesday.
- Where
- He travelled from Mexico via Orlando and Madrid to Brussels.
- Why
- He scored six times this season in Mexico and impressed new Belgium coach Mark van Bommel.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cuypers joined the Belgium squad as one of the new faces selected by Mark van Bommel.
A passenger suffered an allergic reaction, and the plane made an emergency landing in Orlando.
Cuypers arrived in Madrid two hours late and missed his connection to Brussels.
Cuypers appeared at a press event after a good night’s sleep.
- Club
- Monterrey
- Goals this season
- 6 in the Mexican league
- Emergency landing
- Orlando
- Missed connection
- Madrid to Brussels
- Journey duration
- About 24 hours
What people are saying
I’ve been here only 24 hours, but I want more.
This is the highest level you can reach in football.
I hope this won’t be the only time.
If the coach needs me, I’ll be there.
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