Eurpopa League Winner
Kept Athletic Bilbao scoreless as Atletico claimed the European title.
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2012 in Belgium
Explore 7 historical events and records for Belgium in 2012.
Historical records for Belgium in 2012
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Experimental Confirmation
Receives posthumous scientific vindication when ATLAS and CMS announce a new particle consistent with the boson implied by the Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism.
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Ajax Captain Ends Spell as Dutch Champion
Jan Vertonghen captains Ajax to the Eredivisie title before moving to Tottenham, closing a successful spell with his second consecutive league championship.
Benfica Midfield Role Before Russia Move
Provides athleticism and controlled passing for Benfica during the 2011-12 Portuguese league campaign before transferring to Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Genk Striker Villa Arrival
Christian Benteke signed for Aston Villa from Genk and quickly gave the club a powerful penalty-area goalscorer.
Premier League Championship
Vincent Kompany wins the 2011/12 Premier League championship with Manchester City and leads the defence and scores a vital headed winner against Manchester United late in the title race.
Transfer to Chelsea
After a spell with Lille, Eden Hazard signs for Chelsea. The Belgian player joined the European champions after winning individual honours in France.
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