The Belgian Football Federation late Monday night on the recommendation of the Crisis Centre in the Interior Ministry and the highest security services the international match between the Belgian National and Spain canceled. The endurance test between the world rankings-First and the European champions should take place on Tuesday at 20.45 clock in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
“We very much regret that such a game motivated between two teams canceled so late needs, and understand the disappointment of many fans, “said the Belgian federation with:” We want to and can, however, take any security risk for our players and supporters in these extraordinary conditions “
Association president François De Keersmaecker conceded on Tuesday morning. one, that the rejection was ultimately not a difficult decision: “There is only one choice possible when lives are at stake.” 600 police officers who should be supported by military forces, had to ensure the safety of spectators in and around the stadium.
Belgium had two increases on Monday after the terrorist attacks of Paris, the security level of level three. The reason was that one of the most originating from the district of Brussels Molenbeek perpetrators of Paris is still suspected in Belgium.
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