BRUSSELS, June 27 — Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo challenged US President Barack Obama to a bet over Belgium’s impending World Cup knock-out match against the United States, offering the prospect of some “great Belgian beers” should the US team win.

Yesterday, Belgium beat South Korea 1-0 to top Group H, setting up a clash with the United States after Juergen Klinsmann’s team pipped Portugal to second place in Group G on goal difference despite losing to Germany.

“Hey @BarackObama, I am betting some great Belgian beers that our @BelRedDevils will make it to the quarter final!” Di Rupo tweeted in the early hours of t

A screenshot of Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo's tweet, challenging US President Barack Obama to make a bet over the match between Belgium and the United States. — Screenshot from Twitter

oday.

As of this morning, the US President had not replied to the challenge.

He may be well advised to abstain from such a bet, as Belgium are the bookies favourites going in to last 16 match on Tuesday.

Obama should also be warned that a large number of Belgian beers have a very high alcohol content. It was not clear precisely what beers Di Rupo was offering in the bet. — Reuters