Delay in Brussels forces France to pay a fine

During the international break, the match between Belgium and France started a few minutes late at the King Baudouin Stadium. The delay was due to the straps attached to the socks that were not the correct colour. The change was therefore made at the last minute, delaying the players' exit from the dressing room. The Blues eventually arrived, but with a certain delay, thus pushing back the kickoff.

UEFA sanction

The Blues have just received the bill from UEFA. UEFA, very strict on protocol, did not find the situation amusing. The French Football Federation has been ordered to pay a fine of €10,000. The choice of the strap colour will be examined carefully in the future.

The image had surprised: the Red Devils waited long minutes in the tunnel, without news of their French opponents. This situation could be taken with a smile, recalling amateur football. During his first match on the bench for the Blues in Turkey, Zinedine Zidane arrived late and could not attend La Marseillaise. The Blues will meet the Turks on Sunday, traveling to Italy.