Belgium-Spain friendly cancelled due to security concern

Source: Xinhua | November 17, 2015, Tuesday |

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A soccer friendly between Belgium and Spain scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled on the recommendation from government after a security alert had been raised amid an investigation related to the Paris attacks.

The Belgian football federation said the decision was taken following the government's recommendation to cancel the game less than 24 hours before kickoff.

"After consulting with the relevant bodies and the Spanish national team, the URBSFA decided to cancel the match," the federation said through a statement.

"We deeply regret that such a friendly match between two motivated teams had to be cancelled so late and we understand the disappointment of numerous fans," said the statement. "However, taking into account these exceptional circumstances, we couldn't take any risk in the matter of the security of our players and supporters."

France has named a 27-year-old Belgian as the likely mastermind of the Paris attacks that killed 129 people on Friday.

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Belgium-Spain friendly cancelled due to security concern

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