Belgium: the funny experience of the Red Devils on the tarmac of Atlanta Airport

Less than 48 hours after the Belgian players’ overwhelming victory against the United States, Rudi Garcia’s team had a particularly unique trip to Chicago. American airport security carried out a check on the Red Devils directly on the tarmac.

An unforgettable trip to the United States for the Belgian players. Kevin de Bruyne’s teammates emerged victorious on Saturday against the United States in a friendly match (5-2), in a strange game where the USA scored first and then suffered for 45 minutes, conceding five consecutive goals to the… devilish Red Devils.

The match was also marked by jerseys that were difficult to distinguish, with the Belgians in off-white and the USA in white stripes. Disruptive for players, spectators, and viewers.

Red Devils individually checked one by one

On Monday, Rudi Garcia’s players leaving for Chicago to face Mexico in Illinois on Tuesday night faced security again in Atlanta airport before boarding. Just as they were ready to get on the plane, the Devils had to undergo a real security check, one by one, right in front of the aircraft. An unusual situation for the Belgian team, whose players seemed quite surprised in the photos.

“An endless wait at the airport” for the French as well

While the Belgian group got a taste of the American airport experience awaiting them this summer, Didier Deschamps, the French national coach, had already complained of endless checks by American authorities at Boston airport. “When we arrived, we spent an incredible amount of time at the airport, with checks that I had never seen before in all my time. We adapt,” said the French coach in a press conference this Saturday.

In the meantime, these long wait times did not dampen the French players’ desire to play, as they emerged victorious twice, 2-1 against Brazil last Thursday and 3-1 against Colombia this Sunday during their American tour.