Who can stop the Blues?
The foreign press is once again admiring the Blues after the victory against Morocco (2-0). Like The Athleticwho wonders “Mbappé shines brightly, who can stop them? » Same observation in Italy where La Gazzetta dello Sport is on the same wavelength as the English. “We look forward to France-Spain to see if Mbappe and his companions can be stopped. It seems not. » The Telegraphfor his part is even more ecstatic in front of “French power”. “This World Cup has offered many curiosities and delights, but we still have to find a team capable of approaching the great height of this fabulous French team” then details the media.
Relief for Michael Olise
Big relief for Michael Olise, who avoided the worst. Threatened with suspension after FIFA refused to rescind his previous yellow card, Michael Olise managed to play the entire match against Morocco without being cautioned. Didier Deschamps took risks by leaving him on the field, but the Bayern Munich winger knew how to control his interventions despite the intensity of the duels. Excellent news for the Blues, since Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola have also avoided the card and will all be available for the semi-final.
Feat in sight for Belgium?
“All together” title Het Nieuwslblade. The media analyzes the state of mind of the Red Devils before their quarter-final against Spain. For the first time in the tournament, the Belgians assume the status of big outsiders against the Spaniards considered faster, but they intend to rely on their secret weapon: exceptional group cohesion. The article highlights an ultra-cohesive atmosphere, a sort of magic formula combining the experience of veterans and the carefreeness of the TikTok generation, who dance in the locker room just after their qualification against the United States. Executives Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne share their family moments at the hotel to relieve pressure. In short, in the face of the Spanish fury, unity is strength on the Belgian side, and the atmosphere at the base camp is good.
