Euro 2024: Kevin De Bruyne Walks Out of Interview After Being Asked to Answer Question in English

Euro 2024: Kevin De Bruyne Walks Out of Interview After Being Asked to Answer Question in English

Fred Kennedy
updated at June 18, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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  • Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, was part of the Belgium squad that suffered defeat in their Euro opener
  • Domenico Tedesco's charges were condemned to a 1-0 embarrassing loss by Slovakia in their Group E clash on Monday
  • The Red Devils will play Romania in their next clash on June 22 before they wind up the group stages against Ukraine

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Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, was seemingly in no mood to discuss Belgium's defeat to Slovakia on Monday evening, June 17.

The Red Devils kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign on a disappointing note, with the side registering a defeat in their Group E opener.

Kevin De Bruyne was in no mood to engage the media shortly after Belgium's defeat to Slovakia in the Euros on June 17, 2024.
Kevin De Bruyne was in no mood to engage the media shortly after Belgium's defeat to Slovakia in the Euros on June 17, 2024. Photo by Alex Grimm.
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According to The Guardian, Ivan Schranz’s early opener inside seven minutes of action was the only difference in the tie as Slovakia held firm to the lead to claim maximum points.

Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, was the biggest talking point after the match, with the former Inter Milan striker enduring an unlucky evening at the Frankfurt Arena.

The towering striker thought he had equalised for his side moments after the break, only for his goal to be ruled out for offside by the VAR.

Lukaku had another goal deep in the second half chalked off by the technology following a handball in the build-up.

De Bruyne refuses to speak in English

De Druyne was charged with media duties shortly after Belgium's loss, with the City playmaker called up to engage the press in a post-match analysis.

However, the 32-year-old was in no mood to share his insights and was seen cutting a dejected figure as he responded to questions.

The Belgium international went on to stage a walkout shortly after he was asked to respond in English.

In a video shared by @HaytersTV on X, the former Wolfsburg midfielder can be seen walking away from the interviewers.

Meanwhile, Domenico Tedesco's men will now be keen to get their Euro campaign back on track on Saturday, June 22, when they take on Romania in their second group-stage fixture.

De Bruyne consoles his kids

Sports Brief also reported on De Bruyne comforting his crying children after Belgium's defeat to Slovakia.

The midfielder's brood was in the stands to cheer on their dad at the Frankfurt Arena in their Euro opener.

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