France-Belgium, two special supporters among the Blues

The history between the French and Belgian teams goes back more than a century. Their first confrontation took place on May 1, 1904 in Brussels (3-3). But we have not talked about this meeting since the two teams know that they will face each other again, Monday evening in the context of the round of 16 of Euro 2024 organized in Germany. For this decisive match, the Blues could evolve in a system with
two attackers and a diamond-shaped midfielder.

Observers of French and Belgian football especially mention the last two duels which turned to the advantage of Didier Deschamps’ players. The semi-final of the 2018 World Cup obviously comes back with insistence because it is cruel for the Red Devils, beaten 1-0 on a header from Samuel Umtiti.

Pogba hanging by a thread

On July 10, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi started in midfield against the Belgians of Eden Hazard. They will be there again, in their own way, for the reunion. The two French world champions are announced in the stands of the Düsseldorf stadium where this long-awaited France-Belgium 2024 version will be played.

Paul Pogba can no longer practice his profession as a footballer. The 31-year-old has been banned for four years for doping since last September, while playing for Juventus. “La pioche” appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Blaise Matuidi ended his career in January 2023 after a final contract completed at Inter Miami (Major League Soccer).