Opinion: The case against a Dutch-Belgian BeNe league

By Jan-Kees Joosse (19/10/25) Above: The formation of the original BeNe league in 2012. Photo: UEFA. Between 2012 and 2015, Belgium and the Netherlands joined forces on the ‘BeNe’ league. Rumour has it the federations are considering a reformation. Last week’s Champions League match between the Dutch FC Twente and Belgian OH Leuven (a 2–1Continue reading “Opinion: The case against a Dutch-Belgian BeNe league”

Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain

By Eloise Smallbone (11/07/2025) Above: Belgium celebrate their first and only win of the tournament. Photo: UEFA. Portugal 1-2 Belgium Team news and context: Belgium were already eliminated from the competition before facing Portugal, however Portugal’s fate was also out of their hands to a certain extent.  Portugal could have progressed as Group B’s runners-upContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain”

Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy

By Eloise Smallbone (07/07/2025) Above: Spain celebrate their win. Photo: SEFutbolFem on X. Spain 6 – 2 Belgium Team news and context: As Group B’s second matchday started, Spain were in a significantly better position than Belgium.  They were sat at the top of the group after a convincing win over Italy, whereas Belgium neededContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy”

Women’s Euros Group B: Belgium v Italy, Spain v Portugal

By Eloise Smallbone (03/07/2025) Above: Italy celebrate their win. Photo: Azzuri_En on X. Belgium 0 – 1 Italy Team news and context: As the second day of the tournament started, the stage was set for Belgium and Italy.  The two sides both won their last game before Euro 2025, with Belgium beating Greece 2-0 inContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Belgium v Italy, Spain v Portugal”

Injury-ridden England fall to Tessa Wullaert and the Red Flames

Belgium 3-2 England by Catherine MacKenzie (08/04/2025) Above: Tessa Wullaert celebrates her brace. Photo: BelRedFlames on X Belgium pulled off a shock 3-2 win against injury-ridden England in Leuven, three days after being beaten 5-0 by the same team. Following a Lionesses game, the reaction on social media can vary from “we are going toContinue reading “Injury-ridden England fall to Tessa Wullaert and the Red Flames”

Andy Wicks photo gallery: England vs Belgium

Impetus photographer Andy Wicks was pitch side to capture all of the action as the Lionesses defeated Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. Follow Impetus on social media – we’re @ImpetusFootball on Threads, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. DON’T MISS our brand new TikTok platform @ImpetusFootball too!

Hemp winner seals victory for Lionesses over Belgium

England 1-0 Belgium by Tom Coopey at The King Power Stadium for Impetus (28/10/23). Above: Team celebrations after Lauren Hemp’s goal. Photo: Lionesses. Lauren Hemp’s early goal found England’s second win of the UEFA Nations League campaign, to move them ahead of Belgium and go top of the group. It was a game of manyContinue reading “Hemp winner seals victory for Lionesses over Belgium”

Wiegman & Earps: “We want to improve our game and get a result”

Impetus had reporter Rebecca Hall and photographer Madeleine Blount at St. George’s Park today to cover the Lionesses’ media conference ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Nations League game with Belgium at the King Power Stadium and capture today’s training (26/10/23). Above: England head coach Sarina Wiegman at today’s media conference. Photo: Madeleine Blount for Impetus. EnglandContinue reading “Wiegman & Earps: “We want to improve our game and get a result””

Young Lionesses v Belgium Photo Gallery

Impetus’ Andy Wicks was at Shrewsbury Town FC last night to capture the best of the action from England U23’s game with Belgium (26/9/23) Above: Celebration time for Aggie Beever-Jones (left) and Missy Bo Kearns as the Young Lionesses went 1-0 up last night. Photo: Andy Wicks for Impetus. England U23 3-0 Belgium U23 EnglandContinue reading “Young Lionesses v Belgium Photo Gallery”

Dominant England retain Arnold Clark Cup

England 6-1 Belgium by Johnathan Stack at Ashton Gate for Impetus (23/2/23). Above: England lift the Arnold Clark at Bristol City FC last night after retaining the trophy they won last year. Photo: Lionesses. The Lionesses put out a message last night ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as they comprehensively defeated BelgiumContinue reading “Dominant England retain Arnold Clark Cup”