Swedish TV Reporter Olof Lundh explains why Belgium’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was called off
Fans were kept inside Belgium's national stadium for more than two hours after a terrorist attack in Brussels which claimed the lives of two Swedish nationals.
Sweden manager Janne Andersson later confirmed the players had asked for the game to be abandoned when they learned about the shooting. Manchester United defender, Victor Lindelof, who is Sweden's captain, said the security around the squad put the team 'at ease'."Belgium are already qualified and we don't have the opportunity to get to the European Championship, so I see no reason to play.
talkSPORT has been told that Sweden fans at the ground were advised to not make any yellow or blue clothing visible.Shortly before 11pm, Belgium's National Crisis Centre announced the stadium was evacuated and advised those inside to go home immediately.
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