Belgium’s day was marked by a decisive match for Anderlecht, major sporting events and the fatal café fire in Evere. Abroad, attention turned to protests in France and a serious incident at a Canadian military base.
The final matches in the Belgian Cup’s round of 32 will be played on Sunday evening. Anderlecht face Beerschot at the Kiel, with backup goalkeeper Justin Heekeren in goal and Mario Stroeykens back in the starting lineup. STVV and Lommel will also meet in a Limburg Cup derby. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.
RSCA travel to Beerschot on Sunday needing to qualify to continue their Belgian Cup run. Elimination would put Anderlecht in crisis as the Brussels club faces three crucial matches that will shape the rest of its season. The first is therefore already decisive for the Purple and White.
Thousands of runners have started in Antwerp for the TREK Antwerp Marathon. From Eilandje, participants are running a 10-kilometre race, half marathon or full marathon past landmarks including the Port House, Meir and KMSKA. The 42-kilometre course will remain closed to cars and cyclists from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seven underground car parks are also closed.
Remco Evenepoel is the clear favorite for the Chrono des Nations in the Vendée. No other starter finished in the top six of the world time trial championships in Montréal, while only one participant has won a WorldTour-level time trial this year. If he stays healthy, Evenepoel can add to his palmarès and claim his 14th and final win of the season.
A person injured in a café fire in Evere overnight from Saturday to Sunday has died of their injuries, the Brussels-North police zone said Sunday. A second victim remains in critical condition, with their life still in danger. The fire has left at least one person dead and two injured.
Emmanuel Macron will deliver a solemn address to the French people at 8 p.m. Sunday, the Élysée Palace announced. The address comes the day after the October 17 demonstrations, which were marked by violence and widespread looting in France. The president will speak as the country continues to deal with the consequences of the unrest.
STVV host Lommel in the round of 32 of the Croky Cup in a Limburg derby. Nypan starts for Lommel for the first time since August. STVV make six changes to their lineup. The winner advances to the next round of the Belgian Cup.
An incident described as such by the Canadian government caused a fire at a military base in western Canada. The toll announced Saturday evening local time was several dead and injured. The event involved a Canadian Armed Forces facility in western Canada.
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