Under the shock of the terrorist attack in which two Swedish fans were killed and another seriously injured in Brussels, as a result of which the Belgium-Sweden of the qualifying phase for Euro 2024. The players of the Scandinavian team flew back to their country on Monday night to join their respective clubs this Tuesday. In Brussels, Swedish fans spent the night under police protection.
The UEFA It was not decided whether the match would be completed or not, which was suspended at half time at 1-1, as explained by the body that governs European football. Belgium and Austria They already have a place in that group for the Euro Cup, but who will finish first is still up in the air. Sweden can no longer be classified.
The Swedish team moved directly from King Baudouin Stadium at the airport after receiving permission, as the airport facilities are closed. The players were “devastated” by what happened, the Swedish federation said. It was 4 a.m. when the last Sweden fan left the stadium, under police guard, as well as all the hotels where fans from that country were staying.
Ulf KristerssonPrime Minister of Sweden, in a press conference, after the death of two supporters of that country in Brussels, that “Sweden and the European Union need to improve their border controls and Sweden to increase its own security.”
The perpetrator of Tuesday’s attack died of gunshot wounds sustained during his arrest. Is about Abdesalem L., of Tunisian origin and illegally present in Belgium, as confirmed by the Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, at a press conference before the suspect was neutralized by police in a cafe in Brussels. De Croo, on behalf of Belgium, sent his “heartfelt condolences to the people of Sweden.”
“We agreed not to play. The Belgians also thought it was the only possible option. The most important thing is that the fans are safe. The stadium is the safest place for them,” said the Sweden captain and Manchester United defender at half-time. Victor Lindeloff.
Belgium and Sweden They were tied at one goal after the first half. The Belgian team leads the group F classification, with 16 points in 6 games, the same points that Austria has in another game. Sweden is third, with 6 points from 5 games. The final stage of the Euro Cup will be held from June 14 to July 14, 2024 in Germany.
Source: La Verdad
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