Camavinga reignites Belgium‑France rivalry in Brussels

In 2018, the World Cup semi‑final in Russia saw France beat Belgium 1‑0, giving Didier Deschamps his second star. This Sunday, in Brussels, the same clash reignites, with Eduardo Camavinga recalling the still‑alive bitterness between the two nations.

It is a European derby that took on another dimension less than ten years ago. During the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the semi‑final left a lasting imprint in memory.

France prevails in 2018

By beating Belgium 1‑0, Didier Deschamps' France team secured its second star and plunged its opponent into bitterness. This victory reinforced the feeling of French superiority.

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And the bitterness is persistent, even if water has flowed under the bridges. “It’s you Belgians who have it stuck in your throat,” Eduardo Camavinga said this Sunday in Brussels.

Camavinga reignites the tension

“A form of rivalry? (laughs) It’s a very important match, because Belgium remains a great nation,” he continued. He added, humorously, that it’s a very good match to play and that both teams are eager to contest it.

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The match is underway, each team ready to defend its honour on the pitch. Both sides display a determination not to let history repeat itself.