Belgium's soccer federation announced the news Friday. The 36-year-old Vermaelen was out of contract after 2 1/2 years with Japanese club Vissel Kobe, where he signed after leaving Barcelona.

Thomas Vermaelen was forced to leave the pitch during Belgium's 2014 World Cup fixture against Russia on Sunday after just 30 minutes, with what looked to be a pulled thigh muscle. As shared by ...

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Vermaelen could be ready for the final two group games, and the target for Kompany is Belgium's final game against England, coach Roberto Martinez said Saturday night after Belgium trained in Sochi.

Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen spoke to the media on Sunday as the squad continued their preparation ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash with France on Tuesday. After topping Group G ...

International Sports Desk, Jun 28 (EFE). — Eden Hazard, Chelsea playmaker, and Thomas Vermaelen, Barcelona defender, did not take part in the Belgium team’s training session on Tuesday led by ...

Genk (Belgium) (AFP) - Belgium's defensive woes ahead of Euro 2016 continued on Friday as coach Marc Wilmots announced that centre-back Thomas Vermaelen will miss Sunday's friendly against Norway with ...

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen has trained with his team mates for the first time since surgery on a hamstring injury, the La Liga leaders said on Wednesday. The Belgium ...

FORMER Arsenal star Thomas Vermaelan has announced his retirement – and is poised to be named Belgium assistant manager. The 36-year-old left Japan’s Vissel Kobe after his contract expi… ...

Thomas Vermalen and Belgium have finished the World Cup on a high. The team trained by Robert Martinez beat England (2-0), and therefore take the bronze medal in the tournament, their best ever ...

As you all know by now, Arsenal have reportedly agreed to a fee of around £11 million for the highly rated young Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen. Apparently, the player himself is convinced ...

Thomas Vermaelen will miss Belgium's World Cup last-16 match against the United States on Tuesday while captain Vincent Kompany will undergo a late fitness test ...