Kevin De Bruyne

A man presenting himself as a healer sent numerous letters and visited De Bruyne's home claiming he could treat his injuries. He was convicted of harassment at first instance.

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

Following the announcement of his departure from Manchester City, De Bruyne said that he had not received a contract extension offer and had been 'a little surprised' by the club's unilateral decision.

State of the evidence

Documented

Following Belgium's elimination by France, De Bruyne described as 'stupid' a question about the Belgian 'golden generation' never having reached a major final.

State of the evidence

Reported by the press

Attribution

Personally implicated

After a 2–0 defeat to France, De Bruyne publicly condemned the lack of effort, tactical execution and failure by certain Belgian players to fulfil their duties.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

Before the 2022 World Cup, De Bruyne said Belgium had 'no chance' of winning because the team was ageing, fuelling accounts of internal tension.

State of the evidence

Disputed

Attribution

Personally implicated

A complaint lodged by De Bruyne triggered a financial investigation into his longstanding agent Patrick De Koster concerning financial flows linked to his Wolfsburg contract. De Koster was arrested and charged, notably with fraud and money laundering.

Attribution

Protagonist is the complainant

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

De Bruyne was heard on microphones insulting a ball boy whom he had asked to return the ball quickly. He apologised and announced that he would send him a signed shirt.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated

De Bruyne's former partner Caroline Lijnen said she had had a relationship with Thibaut Courtois in retaliation for earlier infidelity that she attributed to De Bruyne.