Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump

Belgium's national football team defeated the United States four to one in a World Cup match that became as much about politics as soccer. The game was overshadowed by controversy over Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the suspension of striker Falorin Balogun. Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, offered no official comment on the victory—but his cat, Maximus, took matters into his own paws. On Instagram, the feline was photographed holding a soft toy depicting Trump, with a Dutch caption reading, 'I slept really well last night. And you?' A subtly sharp commentary from the least expected diplomatic channel. According to The Guardian.

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