The news that came out of Belgium last night was truly devastating as two Swedish supporters were killed in a terrorist attack in Brussels.
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof shared a tribute on Instagram following the incident which occurred on Monday ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium.
While two were shot dead, a third has been left injured.
Sweden’s justice minister, Gunnar Strömmer, said (via The Guardian): “Tonight we have received terrible news from Brussels. The government office and relevant authorities are working intensively to get more information about what happened.”
Lindelof started the qualifier but the match was abandoned at half-time with the score level at 1-1. The centre-back said there was ‘no reason to finish the match’ given Belgium have already qualified for Euro 2024 and Sweden are no longer in a position to do so.
“I’m shocked and devastated by the terrible incidents in Brussels with the cold-hearted attacks on our fellow Swedes,” Lindelof said via Instagram.
“I’m shocked and devastated by the terrible incidents in Brussels with the cold-hearted attacks on our fellow Swedes.
“I’m lost for words for the cruelty and inhumanity, I want to send my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected.
“At the same time, my thoughts go out to all the supporters in Belgium last night, no one should ever go to a game of football and feel unsafe when supporting their team.”
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The terror continued late into the early hours for the Swedish fans, players and coaching staff because the suspect had deliberately targeted Swedes.
We send our condolences to the family members and friends of the two Swedes who lost their lives.
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