Pakistan's men's hockey team recently secured a thrilling victory over France in the FIH Nations Cup semifinal, with captain Ammad Butt's social media post stirring up controversy.

After a tense 3-2 shootout win in Kuala Lumpur, Butt posted a story on Instagram with the caption 'Rafael down again,' which many interpreted as a jab at India due to recent military tensions involving French-made Rafale jets.

Although the post was deleted quickly, screenshots had already circulated online, sparking a heated debate among users from India and Pakistan.

The match against France was a nail-biter, with Pakistan coming from behind to secure the win. After trailing 2-1 in the third quarter, Pakistan staged a comeback with goals from Waheed Ashraf and a stellar performance from goalkeeper Muneeb ur Rehman in the shootout.

Despite the team's impressive performance on the field, Butt's controversial post diverted attention to the political and military tensions between India and Pakistan.

On the other hand, India's men's hockey team faced another defeat in the FIH Pro League, losing 3-6 to Belgium. This loss marked their seventh consecutive defeat, putting their World Cup qualification hopes in jeopardy.

With Pakistan's success and India's struggles in international hockey, the rivalry between the two nations has intensified both on and off the field.