Club Brugge fans jailed for impersonating Borat in Kazakhstan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 22, 2026 at 03:28 PM

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Three Club Brugge fans were jailed for five days in Kazakhstan after impersonating the character Borat during their team's Champions League match against Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, January 22, 2026. The supporters wore "mankinis," made famous by Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical film, in the Astana Arena. Local police arrested the trio for showing disrespect and disturbing public order, also citing public drunkenness and minor hooliganism. The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation and providing consular support to the jailed fans. Over 500 Club Brugge fans traveled nearly 6,000km to attend the match.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Astana 40% Ministry of Foreign Affairs 40% United States 40% Sacha Baron Cohen 50% Belgium ×250% UEFA Champions League 60% Kairat Almaty ×260% Kazakhstan ×470% Borat ×370% Club Brugge ×380%

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Classification Confidence

90%

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Kazakhstan

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