Belgian PM offers Obama beer bet over WC clash

BRUSSELS June 28 (Reuters): Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo challenged US President Barack Obama to a bet over Belgium's impending World Cup (WC) knock-out match against the United States, offering the prospect of some "great Belgian beers" should the US team win.

On Thursday, 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 Barack Obama, I am betting some great Belgian beers that our Bel Red Devils will make it to the quarter final!" Di Rupo tweeted in the early hours of Friday.

As of Friday 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 favorites going in to last 16 match on Tuesday.