FC Basel Postpones Match Following Fire at St Jakob-Park Stadium
FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire
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FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun has been postponed due to a fire at St Jakob-Park stadium that severely damaged the first-team dressing room and other facilities. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
- 01The fire destroyed the first-team dressing room and equipment rooms.
- 02No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
- 03FC Basel is currently in fourth place in the Swiss Super League.
- 04The match against FC Thun was scheduled for Saturday.
- 05The league has approved the postponement, and the fixture will be rearranged.
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FC Basel's upcoming match against FC Thun has been postponed following a fire at St Jakob-Park stadium, which occurred on Friday evening. The fire caused significant damage, completely destroying the first-team dressing room and affecting the equipment rooms, coaching offices, and medical facilities. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains unclear, and FC Basel confirmed that, due to the damage and lack of usable game and medical equipment, the match cannot proceed as planned. The club, currently fourth in the Swiss Super League, has received league approval for the postponement, and the match will be rescheduled.
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The postponement affects fans, players, and the league's scheduling, as FC Basel must rearrange their fixtures and address the damage to their facilities.
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