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Brussels attacks: Belgium-Portugal friendly to be played in Leiria

Last updated on: March 23, 2016 19:32 IST
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A friendly soccer international between Belgium and Portugal has been moved to Portugal from Brussels over security fears after Tuesday's Islamic State attacks in the Belgian capital.

Soccer friendly between Brussels and Portugal cancelled

The Belgian football association cancelled next Tuesday's international soccer friendly against Portugal in Brussels over security fears after the Islamic State attacks in the city.

The Belgian football association said the match would be played instead in the Portuguese city of Leiria on Tuesday at 1945 GMT, the same time and date as originally scheduled.

"The Red Devils match against Portugal, scheduled for Tuesday evening at the King Baudouin Stadium, will not take place," it said on its website.

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