October 16th 2023.
On Monday night, Brussels was the venue for a highly anticipated Euro 2024 qualification match between Belgium and Sweden. However, tragedy struck as two people were shot dead in the city, later confirmed as Swedish citizens. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo expressed his condolences and the solidarity of Belgium in the fight against terrorism.
The match, which was 1-1 at half-time, was abandoned as the players decided they no longer wished to continue. An announcement was made in the stadium informing the supporters, who were held in the stadium as part of the security operation due to the gunman still being at large. UEFA also posted on their live blog that the match had been suspended for security reasons.
The terror alert in Brussels was raised to its highest level, and our thoughts remain with all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. Prime Minister De Croo reaffirmed that Belgium and Sweden are close partners, and the fight against terrorism is a joint one.
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