Football demonstration of violence: tragedy in Guinea and Brussels shaken!

Football demonstration of violence: tragedy in Guinea and Brussels shaken!

In two tragic incidents around football in Europe and West Africa, several lives were challenged. In Guinea, during a football game in the city of N’Zerkore, there were violent clashes between the fans, according to the doctors, according to "around 100 dead". The local health care is heavily burdened by the high number of injuries. The dramatic scenes were described as "massive violence", which also heats up the already tense atmosphere in football, such as the Volksblatt reported.

In Brussels, an EM qualification game between Belgium and Sweden was interrupted after two Swedish fans were shot by a previously unknown person. The game, which was tie 1-1 at halftime, was broken off on the advice of the Belgian police to ensure the security of the approximately 700 Swedish supporters, which should remain in the König-Bau-Douin Stadium. The President of the Swedish Football Association, Fredrik Reinfeldt, described the deeds as an "attack on football". His deep concerns about the increased threat of violence and terrorism are reflected in the words of all officials involved, as confirmed by the UEFA, which could not call a precise time for a possible continuation of the game, as the The press reported.

shock and grief in football

the grief and shock is great. In Brussels, many fans spoke of great dismay when the news about the fatal shots made the round. The Swedish national team, which is already qualified for the EM, decided in an act of solidarity not to continue the game. For Belgium, which has also already qualified, the question remains when the duel can be made up.

The two incidents once again show how vulnerable football is as a platform for joy and community, in view of the barbaric violence, which is always on the center. Such tragedies throw a shadow on the game that is a source of happiness and solidarity for many millions of fans.