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Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois taking legal action against former Belgium boss Marc Wilmots over 'mole' claims

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and his father have launched legal action against former Belgium boss Marc Wilmots.

The 25-year-old has been left furious by claims from Wilmot that his father, Thierry, had leaked team selections during the 2016 European Championship.

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

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

Wilmots was Belgium boss from 2012 to 2016.