Belgian matches to be played without fans, cup final postponed

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's football association has ordered this weekend's soccer matches to be played without fans and postponed the final of the Belgian Cup as the coronavirus takes hold in the country.

The order, which will also lead to the cancellation of all youth and amateur matches, will run until the end of March.

The Belgian Cup final between Club Bruges and Antwerp, scheduled for March 22, has also been postponed.

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