Courtois opens case against former manager

It comes about after Wilmots told 'beINSports' that he was told that Courtois' father had leaked team selections during the 2016 European Championships. 

"Mr Wilmots - not for the first time - reiterates publicly and intentionally (makes) accusations against my honour and my reputation," Courtois said on Instagram. 

"As well as my father, we decided together to file a complaint accompanied by criminal indemnification proceedings for libel and defamation."

Courtois has 54 caps for Belgium and barring a major surprise will start for them at the World Cup. Wilmots was dismissed as Belgium manager after they were knocked out of the 2016 tournament by Wales.