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Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance
It is Donald Trump's signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his Y.M.C.A. moves after he intervened before the match in which they knocked the United States out of the World Cup. The post Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Mother Jones
· Jul 8, 2026
Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposes the Collapse of the President’s Soft Power
Moments after scoring Belgium’s fourth goal against the hapless US men’s national soccer team, Romelu Lukaku ran to the corner flag and joined his teammates in a mocking “Trump dance.” The scene was repeated soon after in the Belgium locker room, this time as they sang the Village People’s “YMCA”—a staple of President Donald Trump’s []
The Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’
Several of Belgium’s players were seen dancing in a style similar to Donald Trump after scoring the fourth goal in a 4-1 win
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· Jun 26, 2026
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They jumped, shouted and raised fists in the air, celebrating a historic goal amid an unexpected soccer marriage that only the World Cup could produce. “CA-bo VER-de!” someone chanted, and everyone joined in to repeat the call. “CA-bo VER-de!” It was early on Sunday evening, and Honey Fitz, an Irish joint in Astoria, Queens, was []
The Hill
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgian soccer team celebrates with Trump dance after knocking out US
The Belgian national men's soccer team poked fun at President Trump as it defeated the United States in the World Cup on Monday night. Members of the team celebrated its fourth and final goal of the game on the goal line by performing what has become widely known as the Trump dance as American supporters...
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· Jun 26, 2026
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Metro
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA
Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA
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