Soccer-Belgium's De Bruyne says he played with ligament tear

Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Quarter Final - Belgium v Italy - Football Arena Munich, Munich, Germany - July 2, 2021 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne looks dejected after the match Pool via REUTERS/Stuart Franklin

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said he had played in Friday's Euro 2020 quarter-final defeat by Italy with a tear in his ankle ligaments.

Manchester City's De Bruyne was a doubt for the game after picking up the injury in the last-16 win over Portugal but said he had been determined to play.