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Mark van Bommel enjoys perfect start as Belgium end 52-year hoodoo against Italy to go top of Nations League group
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Dutch football player and manager (born 1977)
Mark Peter Gertruda Andreas van Bommel is a Dutch football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently the head coach of the Belgian national team. His FIFA World Cup profile describes him as "a tackling machine and expert ball-winner, but he also boasts a fine array of passes and a powerful shot, having been a free-kick specialist during his PSV days".
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Mark van Bommel enjoyed a dream start to his tenure as Belgium manager after securing a historic 2-0 Nations League victory over Italy. The impressive triumph in Rome snapped a 52-year competitive winless streak against the Azzurri and propelled his side to the top of their group.
These are good days for Mark van Bommel. Son Ruben provided a fine assist on his debut for the Netherlands and, as Belgium manager, he oversaw an impressive 0-2 win over Italy.
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