The match between FC Thun and FC Basel, scheduled for the Super League, Switzerland\u2019s top division, will not be played this Saturday (11).<\/p>\n
The reason is as frightening as it is serious.<\/p>\n
FC Basel reported on Saturday morning, via “X,” that a fire broke out on Friday night (10) in the locker room area of St. Jakob-Park, Basel\u2019s home stadium, resulting in “major material damage.”<\/p>\n
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According to the club\u2019s statement, the entire locker room wing area was destroyed.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire.<\/p>\n
What makes the situation even more critical is that the team\u2019s kits and coaching staff materials, as well as medical and technical equipment, were also consumed by the flames.<\/p>\n
Even though the match was set to be played away in Thun, it was postponed.<\/p>\n
The Basel club explained that the lost materials are essential for taking the field, making it impossible for the match to go ahead at this time.<\/p>\n
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The Swiss Football League (SFL) has already accepted the postponement request.<\/p>\n
It is still unknown when the match will be played.<\/p>\n
Investigations into the cause of the fire are still ongoing.<\/p>\n
The match between Thun and Basel was to be part of the 33rd round of the local league.<\/p>\n
FC Thun are the current league leaders, with 71 points.<\/p>\n
Basel, whose squad includes Xherdan Shaqiri, formerly of Bayern, Liverpool, and Inter Milan, are currently fourth with 53 points.<\/p>\n