Belgian reform cuts professional leagues to 24 teams in two tiers

Francois De Keersmacker

By Samindra Kunti
June 17 – The Belgian National Study Commission has approved a new league format that will be introduced in the 2016/17 season. Only 24 clubs will continue to play professional football with 16 clubs in the top-flight and eight clubs in the second division.

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