Belgium
Dutch and Belgian FAs in talks to create cross-border superleague
Eleven acquire Laver Cup rights in Belgium, Portugal and Luxembourg
F1 confirms contract extension for Belgian GP
The Formula One motor-racing series has today (Wednesday) confirmed that the Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2021.
Belgian GP locks down F1 contract extension
A deal has been reached that will retain the Belgian Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar through to 2021, according to the government of the region of Wallonia.
FIVB teams up with Dutch agency to launch new beach volleyball series
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has joined forces with Dutch agency Sportworx to launch a new series which it claims will revolutionise beach volleyball.
Belgian police detain 13 in tennis match-fixing investigation
Belgian police have today (Tuesday) detained 13 people as part of a wide-ranging investigation involving authorities from other nations into suspected match-fixing in the lower levels of professional tennis.
Belgian, Indonesian football bodies sign data partnerships
The Belgian Football Association (URBSFA/KBVB) and Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) have agreed new data-based partnerships with SciSports and Genius Sports, respectively.
Belgian football clubs explore competition revamp, reject ‘BeNeLeague’ proposal
The Pro League, the collective body of Belgium’s 24 professional football clubs, is exploring five different models for the future of the club game, but has rejected a proposal to form a joint league with clubs from the Netherlands.
Troubled Brussels stadium project dealt fatal blow
The Belgian Football Association (URBSFA/KBVB) has hit out after the Flemish government denied planning permission for its new national stadium project, seemingly bringing an end to the troubled process.
Belgian giants Anderlecht set for takeover
Belgian pharmaceutical entrepreneur Marc Coucke has agreed a takeover deal for domestic First Division A football club Anderlecht.
LaLiga opens Brussels office, targets US games
LaLiga has opened a new base in Brussels, a move described as a key part of its growth strategy as president Javier Tebas outlined plans to stage games outside Spain within two years.
Bidders outlined for European Handball Championships
Eleven nations have submitted bids to host the European Handball Federation’s European Championships in 2022 and 2024, with several countries having teamed up on joint proposals.
Belgian Pro League partners up with Stats
US sports technology, data and content company Stats has entered into a partnership with the Pro League, the top tier of club football in Belgium.
CEV adopts new hosting strategy for EuroVolley, Austria to stage inaugural snow event
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has announced that the 2019 editions of its men’s and women’s EuroVolley national team competitions will be co-hosted by four nations for the first time, while Austria will stage its inaugural Snow Volleyball European Championship next year.
FIH confirms India replacements for Hockey Pro League
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that the Indian men’s and women’s teams will be replaced by Spain and Belgium, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the governing body’s new Pro League competition.
Eleven Sports takes Cage Warriors into Belgium
The Cage Warriors mixed martial arts promotion has partnered with international sports broadcaster Eleven Sports to launch a new event in Belgium.
Snooker’s European Masters heads to Belgium
World Snooker has announced that the Belgian city of Lommel will host the 2017 edition of its European Masters, while the sport’s global governing body has also confirmed that this year’s English Open will take place in the Yorkshire town of Barnsley.
UCI enhances Women’s WorldTour calendar with three new events
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has expanded the Women’s WorldTour for its third season in 2018 with the addition of new events in Belgium, Spain and China.