Belgium enjoying the after effects of World Cup Trump dance troll
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with Romelu Lukaku celebrating by performing a dance popularized by Donald Trump at political rallies.
- The Belgian team used the controversy surrounding the suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, which was overturned after reported Trump intervention, as extra motivation during the match.
- Belgium's official social media posted a provocative message "Overturn this" following the victory, reflecting their frustration with the FIFA decision favoring the U.S.
- While some Belgian players embraced the celebratory dance as a form of expression, others, including goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, distanced themselves from the political connotations.
- Belgium is now preparing for their quarterfinal match against Spain, with the team focusing on the game and downplaying the ongoing controversy.
