Archaeologists in Nieuwpoort have uncovered around 500 medieval cannonballs during construction work, dating from 1350 to 1600 AD. The discovery highlights the town’s historic military significance, with evidence also appearing in a 1641 map by Antonius Sanderus showing artillery near the excavation site

“I see this as a good check reality for us, because now is the moment to feel this type of situation, to improve. To feel sometimes the pain is good,” said Pochettino.