Club Brugge

Club Brugge is a Belgian football club currently participating in the UEFA Champions League. They are newsworthy due to recent events surrounding their Champions League campaign. In January 2026, Club Brugge fans were jailed in Kazakhstan for five days for wearing Borat-inspired mankinis during their team's match against Kairat Almaty. This incident garnered media attention due to its unusual nature and the legal repercussions faced by the supporters. Prior to this, in December 2025, Arsenal played against Club Brugge in the Champions League, with Arsenal winning and maintaining their perfect record in the competition. These events highlight Club Brugge's participation in the Champions League and the associated incidents that have brought them into the news.