"Belgian Supporters Present Clear Demands for Better Belgian Football in 2024"

 

"The Belgian Supporters believe that there are numerous opportunities and challenges facing Belgian football in 2024.

The supporters' association, Belgian Supporters (BS), addresses football authorities, clubs, and political parties with clear messages and specific expectations.

Firstly, and not surprisingly, there is a call for improvement in refereeing decisions. "BS acknowledges that referees can make mistakes but emphasizes the importance of learning from them. Leadership from the Belgian Referee Department is crucial, with a clear vision to enhance the quality of referees and VAR."

BS also advocates for transparency in communication about refereeing decisions. The complete communication between referees and VAR should be made public, reducing mistrust.

"BS urges clubs to allocate sufficient resources for improving referees, including investments in goal-line technology and the best VAR technology. Like any employee in the workplace, referees deserve the best available resources," they state.

There's a call to consider supporters' opinions when determining the new television contract, especially regarding match start times. "Supporters are not merely an optional consideration but the beating heart of football," BS continues.

Lastly, a plea is made to the political sphere for the renovation of football stadiums. "BS appeals to political parties at federal, regional, and local levels to make decisions favorable to the renewal of football infrastructure. The current situation of subpar infrastructure at national and club stadiums contrasts sharply with modern facilities elsewhere in Europe," concludes BS."