Protests Halt Belgian Soccer Game as Fans Block Team Bus Over Ownership Woes

Standard Liège supporters disrupt match to express dismay at US owner 777 Partners' financial and legal troubles.

Fans of Standard Liège, a Belgian soccer club, protested by blocking the team bus, preventing a scheduled game against Westerlo.
777 Partners, the Miami-based owner of Standard Liège, is embroiled in a $600 million fraud lawsuit and facing financial instability.
The protest reflects growing discontent with 777 Partners, who also own multiple European clubs and are struggling to acquire English club Everton.
Standard Liège, historically successful, is now under a transfer embargo and performing poorly in the Belgian league.
The club and fans' attempts to negotiate were unsuccessful, leading to the postponement of the match.