Priest performs exorcism at stadium
A Roman Catholic priest has taken extreme steps to improve his favourite football team's results, performing an exorcism at their stadium.
Belgian side Racing Genk have won only two of 11 games this season, and find themselves just one point above the relegation zone.
The Belgian Cup holders' poor run of form roused Don Angelo, and Italian clergyman of over 30 years, into action.
He performed an exorcism at the club's Cristal Arena in an attempt to "drive the devil out", pouring holy water onto the pitch.
Don Angelo said fans should not expect miracles, but hoped players could take to the field with less fear.
On the day of the exorcism, club president Harry Lemmens resigned.
The move has prompted a negative response from some church representatives, including Cardinal Godfried Danneels, the Archbishop of Brussels.
Cardinal Danneels said: "I imagine that some Catholics have got the wrong idea."
Alex Chick / Eurosport
A Roman Catholic priest has taken extreme steps to improve his favourite football team's results, performing an exorcism at their stadium.
Belgian side Racing Genk have won only two of 11 games this season, and find themselves just one point above the relegation zone.
The Belgian Cup holders' poor run of form roused Don Angelo, and Italian clergyman of over 30 years, into action.
He performed an exorcism at the club's Cristal Arena in an attempt to "drive the devil out", pouring holy water onto the pitch.
Don Angelo said fans should not expect miracles, but hoped players could take to the field with less fear.
On the day of the exorcism, club president Harry Lemmens resigned.
The move has prompted a negative response from some church representatives, including Cardinal Godfried Danneels, the Archbishop of Brussels.
Cardinal Danneels said: "I imagine that some Catholics have got the wrong idea."
Alex Chick / Eurosport
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