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Club Brugge fans jailed for impersonating Borat in Kazakhstan

Club Brugge fans jailed for impersonating Borat in Kazakhstan

Summary

Three Club Brugge fans were jailed in Kazakhstan for five days after wearing "mankinis" to a soccer game against Kairat Almaty. The outfits, linked to a comedy film character, were seen as disrespectful, leading to their arrest.

Key Facts

  • Three Club Brugge supporters wore "mankinis" to a soccer game in Kazakhstan.
  • These outfits are connected to the character Borat from a satirical film.
  • The fans were arrested for showing disrespect and causing a public disturbance.
  • They were sentenced to five days in jail after the incident.
  • The Kazakh authorities began proceedings for public drunkenness and minor hooliganism.
  • Over 500 fans traveled from Belgium to Kazakhstan to watch the game.
  • The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing consular support to the jailed fans.

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