Belgian Prime
Minister Elio Di Rupo challenged
U.S. President Barack Obama to a
bet over Belgium's impending World
Cup knock-out match against the
United States, offering the prospect
of some "great Belgian beers" should
the U.S. team win.
On Thursday, Belgium beat South
Korea 1-0 to top Group H, setting up
a clash with the United States after
Juergen Klinsmann's team pipped
Portugal to second place in Group G
on goal difference despite losing to
Germany.
"Hey @BarackObama, I am betting
some great Belgian beers that our
@BelRedDevils will make it to the
quarter final!" Di Rupo tweeted in
the early hours of Friday.
As of Friday morning, the U.S.
President had not replied to the
challenge.
He may be well advised to abstain
from such a bet, as Belgium are the
bookies favorites going in to last 16
match on Tuesday.
Obama should also be warned that a
large number of Belgian beers have
a very high alcohol content. It was
not clear precisely what beers Di
Rupo was offering in the bet.
Minister Elio Di Rupo challenged
U.S. President Barack Obama to a
bet over Belgium's impending World
Cup knock-out match against the
United States, offering the prospect
of some "great Belgian beers" should
the U.S. team win.
On Thursday, Belgium beat South
Korea 1-0 to top Group H, setting up
a clash with the United States after
Juergen Klinsmann's team pipped
Portugal to second place in Group G
on goal difference despite losing to
Germany.
"Hey @BarackObama, I am betting
some great Belgian beers that our
@BelRedDevils will make it to the
quarter final!" Di Rupo tweeted in
the early hours of Friday.
As of Friday morning, the U.S.
President had not replied to the
challenge.
He may be well advised to abstain
from such a bet, as Belgium are the
bookies favorites going in to last 16
match on Tuesday.
Obama should also be warned that a
large number of Belgian beers have
a very high alcohol content. It was
not clear precisely what beers Di
Rupo was offering in the bet.
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