Euro 2024 Buzz: Belgium Supporters Rally for Epic France Match-Up, Bellingham Dispels Celebration Rumors

Sunday saw Jude Bellingham emerge as England’s savior, his awe-inspiring goal against Slovakia grabbing the limelight.

England advanced to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals following a dramatic turnaround against Slovakia this Sunday.

In a thrilling 2-1 victory after extra time in Gelsenkirchen, Jude Bellingham netted a phenomenal overhead kick during the dying moments of the match.

Reaction swelled across social media throughout Monday as other squads anticipated their upcoming knockout games.

Highlights from various posts across the tournament are curated here.

Bellingham Clarifies Celebration

UEFA announced it would look into Bellingham’s post-goal antics, where he seemed to make an inappropriate gesture towards Slovak fans.

Bellingham clarified it was merely an “inside joke.”

He also expressed regret if his actions offended anyone.

“It was an inside joke aimed at some pals in the stands. Full respect for Slovakia’s performance tonight,” he noted on X.

Flattery via Imitation?

Dutch fans might feel flattered as their Belgian neighbors mirrored their pre-game festivities.

Before their showdown with France, Belgian fans were shown in a jubilant pre-match celebration, as shared by the Red Devils on X.

The lively scene might give the Dutch fans, the standouts so far in Germany, a run for their money.

Pogba’s Presence

While sidelined from Euro 2024 due to an alleged doping scenario, Paul Pogba couldn’t partake actively.

Yet, the steely 2018 World Cup champion was seen rallying France’s supporters in Dusseldorf before their game against Belgium.

Bellingham’s Heroics

Controversy aside, Bellingham’s last-second goal is a spectacle worth replaying continually.

Indeed, UEFA’s official Euro 2024 X account echoed this sentiment by posting a slow-motion capture of his brilliant kick.

Scoring Updates?

Just before proving his worth on the field, Kylian Mbappe inquired about the England match’s current standing during his press briefing.

He was shocked to hear Slovakia was ahead, a lead that was soon overturned much to his disbelief.

Lineker Backs Jude

Gary Lineker, despite facing controversy himself within the England setup, was thrilled by Bellingham’s critical contribution.

However, he was less pleased upon learning about the investigation into Bellingham’s celebration.

The Dutch Debut

The Dutch squad, led by Ronald Koeman, arrived in Munich on Monday, set to face Romania on Tuesday.

With Virgil van Dijk at the helm, the Netherlands aim to secure a victory that could set up a clash with either Austria or Turkiye.