The match between the Belgian national team and Spain will not be because of a heightened terror threat. The Belgian Football Association allows the game does not continue on the advice of the government.
The threat level in Belgium has been increased to three, as is feared an attack. One of the gunmen in Paris, Abdeslam Salah, is still on the run. Perhaps he is in Belgium.
Army deployment
The increase in the threat level means that it is possible to deploy the army, in addition to the police. Further, it will be deployed more police (especially for large events) and agents will be more visible.
Because of the increased threat has canceled the friendly match between Belgium and Spain. “We want to take any risk for the supporters, the players and the whole event,” said the communications director for the Belgian Football Association against the VRT.
‘decision came late
“I do not know why the government decision was taken so late. We are surprised because it seemed perfectly possible to organize the match. It is a risk factor that one of these brothers behind the attacks in Paris yet has not been arrested “
The news was announced on the Facebook page of the federation:.
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