Famend journalist Tancredi Palmeri has branded Kevin De Bruyne a “spoiled brat” after the Manchester Metropolis midfielder known as him “silly” at a post-match convention following Belgium’s EURO 2024 exit. De Bruyne misplaced his cool after Palmeri requested why Belgium’s “Golden Era” did not win any main silverware.
Belgium Crashed Out Of EURO 2024 After Defeat In opposition to France
Acquainted foes Belgium and France locked horns within the Spherical of 16 of the 2024 European Championship on Monday night, July 1. Given the abilities in each camps, followers anticipated an excellent contest on the Dusseldorf Area. In actuality, it was something however.
Barring a couple of lapses, Les Bleus had full management of the proceedings. Didier Deschamps’ facet in the end claimed a 1-0 win over Domenico Tedesco’s group, with an Eighty fifth-minute personal aim from Jan Vertonghen settling the tie. The scoreline would have been rather more one-sided had France had their capturing boots on.
Kevin De Bruyne Branded A ‘Spoiled Brat’ After Calling Journalist ‘Silly’
Throughout a post-match press convention, Palmeri requested captain De Bruyne why Belgium’s “Golden Era” did not win something. Visibly irritated, the 33-year-old replied (by way of Football365):
“Do you suppose that France, England, Spain, and Germany shouldn’t have a golden era?”
He was then heard calling the journalist “silly” whereas leaving the stage.
The Italian reporter has since hit again at De Bruyne, stating that France, Spain, and England’s “Golden Generations” had been much more profitable.
Taking to X (previously Twitter), Palmeri wrote:
“Ahah De Bruyne simply known as me silly. Hey Kevin, little memo for you: the golden era you talked about of France, England, Germany and Spain they ALL REACHED A FINAL! Regular footballer that desires solely query telling him how good they’re. Spoiled brat.”
Spain’s “Golden Era”, which featured the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta, David Villa, and Sergio Ramos of their prime, gained consecutive European Championships (2008, 2012) and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
France’s recent-best era, led by the mercurial Kylian Mbappe, gained the 2018 FIFA World Cup and reached the 2022 FIFA World Cup remaining, the place they misplaced to Lionel Messi‘s Argentina on penalties.
England, who’ve gotten a number of flak for not dwelling as much as expectations, have additionally achieved higher than Belgium, reaching the ultimate in EURO 2020.
Moreover, all three groups have a shot at successful EURO 2024, with them comfortably qualifying for the quarter-finals.
