Is this the end for Kevin De Bruyne? Belgium star uncertain on international future after feud with fans and miserable Euro 2024 run

Kevin De Bruyne's international future remains uncertain after Belgium crashed out of Euro 2024 after losing to France.

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• De Bruyne yet to decide on his future
• Belgium went down 1-0 against France
• Will enjoy a holiday after Euros exit

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Manchester City star refused to speak about his international future with Belgium as they crashed out of Euro 2024 on Monday after going down 1-0 against France in the round of 16. Jan Vertonghen's unfortunate own goal towards the end of the game ended De Bruyne's dream of winning an international trophy.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The midfielder earned his first national team cap in 2010 at the age of 19 when he made his debut in a friendly clash against Finland. In the last 14 years, Belgium's stature in international football rose dramatically, but they never managed to win a major trophy despite earning the favourites and dark horses tag on multiple occasions.

• WHAT KEVIN DE BRUYNE SAID

  Speaking to after his side's loss to France on Monday, the 33-year-old said: "It's too early to say. Let me process this first. First a good holiday and then I'll think about the future."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KEVIN DE BRUYNE?

  As the player himself confirmed, he is now set to enjoy a well-earned break after a very long season before returning to the pitch with City later this month as the Premier League champions will travel to the United States for pre-season.