Nations League: the Marseillaise booed in Brussels, French scandal

What outrage rises after France's 0‑1 victory over Turkey, Zinedine Zidane's first as manager, because this Monday evening in Brussels, at the King Baudouin Stadium, the Blues face Belgium for the second matchday of the Nations League.

Boos at the King Baudouin Stadium

Like in Turkey, La Marseillaise was whistled again on the pitch. At the King Baudouin Stadium, the French anthem was heavily booed by a majority of Belgian supporters, as shown by the video published by.

Unfazed, Zizou's squad continued to sing as if nothing had happened. The players thus maintained the national ritual despite the whistles.

Olise propels the Blues to victory over Belgium

Canal+ journalist Bertrand Latour reacted on X by writing: “Congratulations to the many Belgians who booed La Marseillaise at the stadium. That’s sport.” His tone was clearly ironic.

Many French supporters expressed their outrage on the same platform. Among the messages: “The Belgians whistling La Marseillaise… What shame!”, “Football wants respect for everyone. Why is La Marseillaise being whistled then?”, and “Bravo to the whistles against La Marseillaise. I hope karma will act, you bunch of idiots.” These comments highlight the anger felt.

The Franco‑Belgian rivalry adds an extra dimension to these outbursts. It reminds that every clash between the two nations is laden with history and emotion.