The Latest Breaking News from Belgium

Killing of two Swedish football fans in Brussels ‘probably lone wolf’ attack

Sweden and Italy called for tighter security at Europe’s borders after shooting by man identified in reports as Abdesalem Lassoued

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Fran Kirby returns to England squad for Belgium test but Beth Mead misses out

Chelsea ace Kirby is back with the Lionesses after her first start in eight months but Sarina Wiegman says Arsenal’s Mead must build up her fitness

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Sarina Wiegman reveals Beth Mead was 'not close' to England call-up despite Arsenal return

Mead had hoped her cameo off the bench for the Gunners last weekend would be enough to force a recall to the Lionesses squad

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

‘We were very clear’: Victor Lindelöf on stopping Belgium v Sweden game

Victor Lindelöf has said it was the players who made the decision to abandon the Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium after word reached them that two fans had been shot dead in Brussels

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Watch live view of police cordon close to where Brussels shooting suspect killed by police

Watch a live view of the cordon set up close to where police shot a gunman suspected of killing two Swedish citizens in Brussels.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Sweden players take overnight flight home, start returning to clubs after shooting in Belgium

Sweden players are returning to their clubs after taking an overnight flight home from Brussels following the suspension of their European Championship qualifier against Belgium at halftime because a gunman killed two Swedish nationals before kickoff

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Two Swedes Were Shot Dead, And A Third Person Was Injured In Brussels Attack

A football match between Belgium and Sweden that was taking place in the city was called off.

Zenger · Oct 17, 2023

Sweden fans given overnight police protection in Brussels after shooting during Euro 2024 qualifier

The match was abandoned at half-time and fans kept locked inside the stadium for two hours

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Brussels shooting suspect dies after being shot by police

The suspect in the Brussels killing of two Swedish football fans was shot and fatally wounded by police during his arrest Tuesday, officials said.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2023

Brussels shooting: gunman who shot dead two Swedish football fans remains at large, PM says

Alexander De Croo tells residents to remain ‘extra vigilant’ after attack that prosecutors said was inspired by Islamic State

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023