Angry Kevin De Bruyne clashes with Belgium fans following crucial Euros decider

Kevin De Bruyne has become embroiled in an angry dispute with his own supporters at Euro 2024.

Belgium have endured a difficult campaign so far in Germany and lost the opening game to Slovakia, before a confident victory over Romania. Wednesday’s group decider against Ukraine saw Domenico Tedesco’s side settle for a 0-0 draw with Ukraine - a result that saw them finish second in the group.

That sets up a last-16 meeting against France on Monday, while first-placed Romania face a less daunting fixture against the Netherlands and are in the kinder side of the draw.

Unsurprisingly, Belgium fans are disappointed with the displays of their side so far at Euro 2024 and vented their anger at the team by booing the players after the full-time whistle. As captain, De Bruyne initially led his team-mates towards the fans, but the hostile reception caused the Manchester City star to turn on his heel and instruct the players to leave the pitch.

De Bruyne received further boos when he was announced as the the man of the match - his second of the tournament.

“We need these fans. We'll need them against France. That's all I have to say,” the 32-year-old said in a post-match press conference.

"We tried to win the match. We had goal-scoring opportunities, but we didn't take any risks with the [late] corner because we knew we might concede a goal.

"If that happens, you're out of the Euros. It's a shame we didn't manage to score before. We had opportunities and after that we just need the fans to stay with us.”

De Bruyne also had to deal with a green laser during the game which seemed to shine in his eyes as he stepped up to take several set-pieces.

"I saw a laser in my eye," he said. "That's it. I don't know how many times it was, but I just pointed it out to the ref and that's it."

De Bruyne has earned 104 international caps and has scored 28 goals, including the second in last week’s 2-0 win over Romania.