A weekend of sports between tensions in Belgium and international success
The "Walloon derby" between Standard de Liège and Charleroi dominated the sports news this weekend, but unfortunately for the wrong reasons. Charleroi won the match 2-0, a defeat that officially deprives Standard of any chance of playing in the European play-offs. On the pitch, the "Carolos" were carried by an excellent performance from Ousou, voted man of the match, while the Liège side, despite Saïd's efforts, remained silent offensively.
The end of the match was marked by serious incidents at Sclessin. Fights between players, provocations from the Charleroi goalkeeper, and a pitch invasion by supporters turned the evening into chaos. Charleroi players Etienne Camara and Kevin Van den Kerkhof took responsibility for their provocations, explaining that it was a response to past behavior by the Liège side. However, coaches from both camps strongly condemned these events, reminding everyone that players must learn to celebrate their victories with respect.
In Spain, La Liga offered a more serene spectacle despite a difficult season for Real Madrid. The Madrid club finished its campaign with a convincing 4-2 victory against Athletic Bilbao. Kylian Mbappé shone, thus responding to recent criticism and whistles. This match also allowed the club to pay tribute to its captain Dani Carvajal and defender David Alaba. For its part, FC Barcelona finished on a negative note with a defeat in Robert Lewandowski's final match.
In Formula 1, the Canadian Grand Prix promises to be exciting after surprising qualifications. British driver George Russell took pole position for Mercedes. He will start ahead of his young teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell thus confirms his dominance this weekend after having already won the sprint race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
Combat sports also put Belgium in the spotlight thanks to Patrick Habirora. During PFL Brussels, the 25-year-old fighter from Namur achieved an incredible feat by defeating American Benson Henderson, a former UFC champion, in just 20 seconds. Thanks to a series of powerful strikes, Habirora establishes himself as a serious talent in the global MMA rankings.
Finally, in the media world, viewers followed the finale of the show "Pékin Express." The suspense was total to see whether the Belgian duo Thelma and Claire or Anthony and Anna would win the competition. Despite a slight schedule change by RTL Belgium, fans were there to conclude this season rich in adventure.