The Belgian team is set to face France in the round of 16, and tensions are high, with Vertonghen clearly still holding a grudge.
During a press conference, when asked if he was intimidated by Mbappe’s speed, Vertonghen sarcastically replied, “Scared? Yes, incredibly scared, it’s unbelievable!”
This isn’t the first time Vertonghen has expressed his displeasure with Mbappe. In the 2021 UEFA Nations League, he criticized Mbappe’s goal against Spain on social media, calling it “the worst decision in football.”
Even earlier, back in the 2018 World Cup, Vertonghen’s Belgium generation reached the semi-finals only to lose 1-0 to France. Mbappe’s time-wasting tactics near the touchline in the dying minutes infuriated the Belgian players, making the two rivals with a “long-standing feud.”
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