Belgium-Sweden Euro qualifier suspended after shooting incident in Brussels
Swedish players conveyed their apprehension to UEFA, expressing their reluctance to participate in the second half. In a display of sportsmanship and unity, the Belgian team understood the gravity of the situation and concurred with the Swedish players' decision, as reported by Swedish broadcaster TV6. At the time of suspension, the match was level with both teams having scored one goal each. Fans from Sweden, who had travelled to support their national team, have been requested to remain in the stadium. It's worth noting that Belgium had already secured their place at the Euro 2024 finals, set to be held in Germany next year. In contrast, Sweden faced an insurmountable challenge for qualification, rendering the result of the suspended match moot.
Belgium-Sweden Euro qualifier suspended after shooting incident in Brussels
BRUSSELS, Oct 16 (Reuters) - The Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime and subsequently abandoned following the fatal shooting of two Swedes in Brussels earlier on Monday, UEFA said.
Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level as a man in a video on social media claimed that he was the assailant and that he was from Islamic State.
"Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned," UEFA said in a statement on its website.
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