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In the build-up to the World Cup round of 16 match between the U.S. and Belgium, Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo tweeted a friendly wager to President Obama, betting an unspecified amount of his nation’s beer that they would win.
President Obama making good on lost Soccer World Cup with PM di Rupo:shipment of Sam Adams arrives at embassy. pic.twitter.com/2I0XodApTI
— Belgium in the USA (@BelgiumintheUSA) September 12, 2014
“Hey @BarackObama, I am betting some great Belgian beers that our @BelRedDevils will make it to the quarter final!” His prediction turned out to be right, as both teams battled through a goalless but gripping 90 minutes, before Belgium eventually scored twice in extra time to win 2-1.
In a little post-match triumphalism, Mr Di Rupo tweeted his US counterpart: “I told you so @BarackObama :-)”, before ordering a case of Belgium’s famous beer to be sent to the US embassy in Brussels regardless.
Given various global crises, it is understandable that it took President Obama time to get back to him. But at the end of last week the Belgian embassy in Washington was sent two crates of American brew Samuel Adams.
The gift came with a letter from the US President, congratulating the Belgians and thanking Mr Di Rupo for the “excellent” beer – but with the promise of more rivalry to come. “As Americans, we’re always grateful for the partnership with our Belgian allies,” it read. “Except on the pitch. See you in 2018.”
Agencies/Canadajournal
