José Luis Chilavert has reignited an old controversy involving Belgian players Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne following his criticism of Courtois and a recent incident involving Kylian Mbappe.
Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert sharply responded to Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois after Courtois criticized Chilavert's defense of Benfica player Jianluca Prestiani as 'unfortunate.' In a radio intervention, Chilavert escalated his rhetoric, emphasizing that discussions about 'the values of today's world' should not be selective. He pointed out that both Vinicius and Mbappe had verbally insulted Prestiani during the match, arguing that attacks should not be one-sided.
Chilavert also brought up an incident from 2012 that fueled tensions between Courtois and his former national teammate Kevin De Bruyne. This past issue revolves around personal betrayals involving De Bruyne's then-girlfriend Caroline Lijnen, who allegedly had an affair with Courtois while he was in Madrid. This scandal has long been notorious in the football community, further complicating the dynamics between these players.
By revisiting this historical dispute, Chilavert not only aims to defend his own stance but also to call into question the integrity and consistency of public criticism in football. In light of recent events involving other players, he is urging for a broader understanding of accountability and fairness in addressing off-field behaviors and rivalries that dominate the sport.
