The match between Belgium and France ended in a goalless draw last night, with Karim Benzema still struggling to score. Belgian coach Marc Wilmots playfully remarked that his team won 8-4. However, he also expressed regret over Belgian supporters whistling the French national anthem, La Marseillaise.
Adding to the post-match discussions, a photo circulating on the internet features Vincent Kompany standing in front of Mathieu Valbuena. The Marseille midfielder, measuring 1.67 m, is juxtaposed with the towering Belgian defender, who stands at 1.96 m. The photo has been retouched to exaggerate the height difference, sparking discussions about its fairness.
The controversial statement, “France is a big country. As for its players… France was small yesterday against the Belgians,” made in reference to the match, has fueled further online conversations.
Additionally, an inappropriate gesture by Franck Ribéry towards Axel Witsel during the game has also amused internet users, contributing to the buzz surrounding the match.
