Belgium’s day was marked by a deadly shooting in Ixelles, a major fire at a waste-processing site in Roeselare and disappointment for Laura Fivé. In sport, Mika Godts drew praise and Senne Lammens denied Moise Kean an early equalizer.
France and Turkey play tonight in Nations League Group A, alongside the Red Devils’ match. The two teams share the group with Belgium. For Zinedine Zidane, the game could mark the start of his tenure as France coach. His first task is to lead the team to an immediate victory.
A man was shot on Amsterdam’s busy NDSM quay shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The victim, a prison employee, died on a restaurant terrace where many people were seated because of the fine weather. Police arrested a suspect shortly after the shooting. The investigation is continuing.
The Brussels prosecutor’s office says seven people have been placed under arrest warrants in the investigation into the murder of a night-shop manager in Ixelles. The incident occurred on the night of 3–4 August last year. The investigation is continuing to establish the precise circumstances and responsibilities in the case.
At the World Cycling Championships, the junior women are racing on the road. Silver time trial medallist Yana Decruyenaere was dropped after just a few kilometres. In the penultimate lap, Laura Fivé also went out of the race. Belgium’s team therefore remains without a new medal, but the race continues with the remaining riders on the course.
Three people were killed in a daytime drone attack on an office building in Kyiv. A 14-year-old boy also died after a strike hit an apartment building in the Ukrainian capital. The incidents took place during the war in Ukraine. Further developments are being tracked in a live blog.
A major industrial fire broke out Friday evening in Roeselare at the site of waste processor Vanheede Environment Group. The fire affected a company that processes waste in West Flanders. It is the second fire at Vanheede this year, confronting the company with another blaze.
Mika Godts (21) made his mark as a goalscorer in the first half against Italy. According to analyst Gert Verheyen, the Paris Saint-Germain attacker impressed with fresh, brave and attacking football. Other analysts also praised his strong performance. As a result, Godts is being mentioned as a possible rival to Jeremy Doku in attack.
Goalkeeper Senne Lammens denied Italy an equalizer through Moise Kean early in the second half. Belgium are playing their first Nations League match under new head coach Mark van Bommel. The international match can be followed live tonight on TV via VTM and online via VTM GO, with kick-off at 8:45 p.m.
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