Belgium apologise as 'humorous' Kylian Mbappe video backfires

29.06.2024 - 14:29 rte.ie

Belgium's football association has apologised for a video posted on their social media outlets in which midfielder Amadou Onana says he will kick France captain Kylian Mbappe when the two countries meet in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Monday.The video, since taken down by the Belgian association, features comedian Pablo Andres singing "Who will kick Mbappe's shin?" Onana then pops up in the clip and answers: "Amadou Onana".Belgium media spokesman Stefan Van Loock apologised on Saturday at the start of the team's daily press conference."The video was intended to be humorous but has since been taken offline.

We would like to apologise to anyone we may have offended by this. This concludes the matter for us."The video did not go down well on social media in France and attracted widespread media coverage.Belgian comedian Andres does extensive work for the Belgian federation, interviewing players on YouTube and making video clips for their social media accounts. Watch every game from Euro 2024 on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player as well as highlights and goals as they happen on RTÉ Sport digital platforms.

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