One Belgium fan shot to fame after being picked out of the crowd at a 2014 World Cup game in Brazil by a cameraman. And it even secured her a modelling contract with beauty giant L'Oreal. Belgium's had a disappointing time in the tournament a decade ago, which saw them knocked out in the quarter-finals by Argentina. But Despiegelaere felt like she had won the World Cup on her own when she landed a major breakthrough thanks to a viral photograph. The image, taken during Belgium's 1-0 victory over Russia, quickly went viral on social media.

Source: Express June 26, 2024 19:02 UTC