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Courtois rethinks quitting Belgium but wants time off
LOS ANGELES, July 11 : Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is willing to continue his international career but wants to be let off from playing for his country over the next few months.Courtois, who was controversially taken off in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final defeat by Spain, said during the tournament he was thinking of retiring from the national team.But the 34-year-old, who has won 115 caps after debuting in 2011, is now open to staying if he is guaranteed a reduced schedule.“I’ve already indicated that I’d like a quieter year, where I can stay in Madrid during the Nations League campaign to focus on my recovery. That way, Senne (Lammens), Mike (Penders) or Maarten (Vandevoordt) could play,” he said, listing potential replacements. “If they (Belgium) accept that, then I’d be open t
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