The Euro qualifier game between Belgium and Sweden has been called off after reports of a shooting in the city left two Swedish people dead, BBC reports Monday.
The shooting occurred in Brussels before the game while the gunman was said to have fled the scene and is still at large.
Swedish fans have been told to stay inside the King Baudouin Stadium “for their own safety after the game was stopped” at half-time.
In its reaction, UEFA stated in a tweet late Monday night, “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. Further communication will be made in due course.”
The Swedish players told UEFA of their unwillingness to continue the match which was also agreed by the Belgian team, according to Swedish broadcaster TV6.
It is not yet known whether the victims were in Brussels to watch the Euro 2024 qualifier.
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