In a playful but bold move, an Austrian fan hilariously taunted French supporters by snapping a baguette in front of them ahead of the highly anticipated Euro 2024 clash between Austria and France. This act of provocation took place just outside the stadium in Germany, where both teams were set to kick off their campaigns in Group D on Monday evening.
The Austrian supporterβs move quickly became the talk of the fan zones around the world. Mirroring the infamous Albanian fan’s snapping of pasta in front of Italian supporters, breaking the quintessential symbol of French culture right in front of their rivals was a clever and humorous attempt to ruffle some feathers.
Despite the light-hearted banter and the spirit of competition, the match that followed saw Austria narrowly defeated by France with a 1-0 loss. The French side, known for their formidable prowess on the field, managed to secure the win, leaving Austrian fans to savour their pre-match antics rather than a victory.
The incident added a touch of humor to the evening and followed what seems to have become a trend amongst Euro 2024 followers in the damaging or breaking of quintessential national dishes ahead of heated games.
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