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Belgium vs. Portugal cancelled over security

Belgium have announced that next week's friendly against Portugal in Brussels has been cancelled following Tuesday's deadly explosions.

Belgium were due to host Portugal at the King Baudouin Stadium next Tuesday but have decided to postpone the match following the bomb attacks in the capital city.

A statement on the Belgian FA (KBVB)'s official website read: "For security reasons and precaution, the City of Brussels has asked the Belgian FA to cancel the match Belgium-Portugal on March 29.

"The match of our Belgian Red Devils against Portugal, scheduled Tuesday night at the King Baudouin Stadium, will not take place.