Inter-star jersey swap: Courtois poses after basketball scene in Dallas with NBA star Doncic | soccer

On Tuesday, he dropped another bombshell that the European Championships had been cancelled, and immediately attacked national team coach Tedesco. Two days later, Thibaut Courtois was in the United States – more specifically in Texas. To enjoy the other sport he loves so much with his wife, Michelle Gerzig: basketball. It's no coincidence that NBA legend Kevin Durant's jersey hangs in his game room. The Real Madrid goalkeeper attended a match between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers last night.

Naturally, his visit was eagerly photographed. They also know Courtois well in America. By the way, he was sitting in the front row, almost next to the parquet and therefore the best seats. Prices for two tickets in the so-called Courtside seating area It's fast approaching $2,500 (€2,280).

The fact that Thibaut and Michel were able to experience this scene firsthand may have something to do with their good relationship with Mavericks star Luka Doncic. In October, Doncic played a training match against his former club, five years after his departure from Madrid. Also present during this meeting? Courtois. After the game, there was a friendly atmosphere – including hugs. The two also made time to exchange shirts in the catacombs. This time it was Kurtos who went to visit Doncic.

Just a moment during his heavy rehabilitation. Courtois is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. He is ahead of schedule, he says. He's been doing walking exercises for a week now – earlier than expected. However, his focus is squarely on Real Madrid: Courtois wants to start the 2024-25 season in excellent form.

Also this: Despite Doncic scoring 28 points, Dallas lost 111-120 to the Los Angeles Clippers.